Catering organizations can trade in beer subject to the restrictions established by law. At the same time, a number of requirements do not apply to such companies due to the peculiarities of this type of activity.
The owners of catering outlets, along with their main activity, often sell beer. The current legislation gives a positive answer to the question about the possibility of selling beer in public catering. According to Article 11 of Federal Law No. 171-FZ, the circulation of alcoholic and alcohol-containing products can be carried out not only by organizations, but also by individual entrepreneurs. That is why any owner of a catering organization has the right to sell this drink.
Do I need a license to trade beer in public catering?
One should not be afraid of additional costs when selling beer in public catering, since this type of activity is not subject to licensing. It is included in the list of exceptions contained in paragraph 1 of Article 18 of Federal Law No. 171-FZ. That is why, to trade beer at a catering point, it is enough to make sure that there are no other restrictions established by the aforementioned regulatory act, after which you can conclude contracts with suppliers and start selling this drink directly to the population.
What restrictions apply to catering organizations?
Catering organizations can sell beer in any places, except for children, educational, medical institutions, sports facilities, areas adjacent to such premises, urban and suburban public transport, stopping points, gas stations, military facilities. These restrictions are listed in clause 2 of Article 16 of Federal Law No. 171-FZ.
Catering outlets often function only during a certain season, that is, they are not stationary facilities. That is why many owners of such establishments are afraid of the prohibitions established in the named article, which speaks of the inadmissibility of retail sale of alcoholic beverages in non-stationary retail outlets. Nevertheless, the same rule establishes an exception for catering organizations that can sell beer even in the absence of stationary areas. Also, catering points can sell beer on the territory of cultural institutions, train stations, airports, wholesale and retail markets, although other companies and entrepreneurs at these facilities are completely prohibited from such activities. This relaxation is due to the specifics and social significance of the activities for the provision of public catering services.
