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No retail liquor license can lead to serious legal consequences, including significant fines under applicable laws. Complying with license requirements not only helps businesses operate legally but also creates trust for customers and partners. This article will provide detailed information about the penalties for selling alcohol without a license, along with the benefits of complying with regulations, thereby helping you understand and avoid unnecessary risks.
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP, amended by Clause 1, Article 16 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP, retailers of alcohol with an alcohol content of 5.5 or more degree or higher must have a license.
In the process of retailing alcohol, traders must comply with legal regulations on environmental protection, food safety, fire prevention and fighting.
For retail traders of alcohol with an alcohol content of less than 5.5 degrees, they must register with the Department of Economics or the District Department of Economics and Infrastructure.
When applying for a retail liquor license, traders must also fully meet the conditions specified in Article 13 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP, including:
Penalties for retailing alcohol without a retail liquor license are specified in Decree 98/2020/ND-CP on penalties for administrative violations in commercial activities. Specifically:
Note: The above fine applies to individuals. For organizations, the fine will be doubled as prescribed in Clause 4, Article 4 of Decree 98/2020/ND-CP amended at Point b, Clause 1, Article 3 of Decree 17/2022/ND-CP.
In addition, unlicensed alcohol businesses may also be subject to additional sanctions such as:
The authority to sanction administrative violations in the field of alcohol business belongs to the following agencies:
Long Phan provides a comprehensive retail liquor license application service, supporting customers from A to Z during the licensing process. Services include:
Benefits when using Long Phan’s services:
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To avoid risks and maintain business reputation, applying for a retail liquor license is mandatory and brings long-term benefits. Long Phan team is ready to assist you in completing procedures quickly, ensuring compliance with regulations. Please contact the hotline: 0906735386 for detailed advice today!
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