Applying for exemptions from travel trade bans

The following activities are prohibited in the itinerant trade; exceptions may be permitted in individual cases:

• Distribution of
  
  • poisons and goods containing poisons
  • (Exception: plant protection products, pesticides and wood preservatives for which a test certificate with test mark has been issued in accordance with building regulations)
  • Hernia bandages, medical bandages, medical support devices and bandages, orthopaedic foot supports, spectacles and eyeglasses
  • (exception: protective goggles and prefabricated reading glasses)
  • electromedical devices including electronic hearing aids
  • (exception: devices with direct heat exposure)
  • securities, lottery tickets, subscription and share certificates for securities and lottery tickets
  • (Exception: sale of lottery tickets as part of approved lotteries for charitable purposes on public paths, streets or squares or other public places)
  • Publications that are distributed with the promise of prizes or winnings
• Offering and the purchase of
  
  • Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum and platinum alloys) and precious metal alloys in any form as well as goods with precious metal plating (exception: silver jewelry up to a sales price of 40.00 euros and goods with silver plating)
  • Precious stones, gemstones and synthetic stones as well as pearls
• Offering alcoholic beverages
  (exception: beer and wine in tightly sealed containers, alcoholic beverages made from self-produced products from viticulture, agriculture or fruit and horticulture, the purchase of alcohol for the production of liqueurs and spirits from fruit, plants and other agricultural raw materials where the raw materials are not fermented by the customer and alcoholic beverages that are served for consumption on the spot as part of and for the duration of an event from a fixed business premises)
• the conclusion and brokering of repurchase transactions (pawnbroking) and the brokering of loan transactions for the borrower in return for payment

In individual cases, exceptions to these prohibitions may be permitted if, according to the circumstances of the individual case, there is no risk to consumers or the public and no concerns arise from the person of the applicant or other circumstances. These exceptions must be applied for with the competent authority.

The exemption permit is limited to the area of responsibility of the issuing authority.

The exemption permit can be limited in terms of content (e.g. to certain types of events), issued with a time limit and subject to conditions. Conditions may also be added, amended or supplemented at a later date.

The holder of an exemption permit is obliged to carry it with him/her while carrying out the business, to present it to the competent authorities or officials on request and to cease his/her activities on request until the exemption permit has been obtained.

Anyone wishing to operate a traveling trade always requires a permit, a so-called traveling trade card.

Requirements

• In order for the competent authority to grant you an exemption from the prohibitions for the itinerant trade, you must already be in possession of an itinerant trade license.
• According to the circumstances of the individual case, there must be no risk to consumers or the public and there must be no objections to an exemption arising from your person or other circumstances.