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Permission for the commercial display of persons granted
Displays of people are events in which the physical appearance of the people on display is in the foreground. The performances they perform (e.B. vocal performances or theatrical performances) are in the background. This term mainly covers events that
- flaunt the sexual stimuli of the persons concerned, or
- to satisfy the sensationalism of the audience.
Examples: Striptease or Tabledance
A permit is required for commercial displays of persons. These can be obtained by natural and legal persons. Need permission
- the organiser of the exhibition, and
- Persons who make their business premises available for the demonstration.
The permission for the display does not replace any other permits.
Hint: Performances with predominantly artistic, acrobatic, sporting or similar character are exempt from the permit requirement.
The responsibility lies with the municipality, the Samtgemeinde and the city.
This procedure can also be handled through a "point of single contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.
- natural or legal person
No documents are required.
The amount of the fees results - according to Annex 1 to § 1 paragraph 1 General Fee Schedule of the State of Lower Saxony No. 40.1.8 - depending on time required. However, a maximum of EUR 246.00 will be charged for a one-off event, and a maximum of EUR 276.00 for several events or for an indefinite period.
The licence expires if the holder has not started the business within one year of its grant or has not exercised it for a period of one year.
The deadlines may be extended for good cause.
Processing Time: 3 Months§ 6a paragraph 2 in conjunction with V.m § 6a paragraph 1 Gewerbeordnung (GewO)
Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport
Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)