Protection of minors
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Basic information
The security service carries out age checks on the purchase and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products. It can seize tobacco products, smoking accessories and alcohol under police law. The public order service also checks the presence of children and young people in restaurants, gambling establishments, at dance events (e.g. discos) and film and games programs.
Requirements
The sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and e-shishas to under-18s is prohibited. Consumption by young people under the age of 18 is also prohibited.
The sale and consumption of beer and wine to persons under the age of 16 is prohibited. Other alcoholic beverages such as schnapps, liqueurs and alcopops are only permitted from the age of 18.
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Procedure
The employees of the public order service will instruct and issue warnings to under-18s who consume tobacco products or alcoholic beverages. In addition, the tobacco products and alcoholic beverages will be confiscated; the person with custody will be informed in writing and can collect the confiscated items from the General Security Service by appointment.
Anyone who sells alcohol or tobacco products to under-18s is committing an administrative offense, which is punishable by a fine. If a fine is imposed, you will receive a letter from the fines office.
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Competent Department
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Ordnungsamt | Referat 31 und 32 - Allgemeiner Ordnungsdienst
- +49 421 361-12340
- Obernstraße 39-43, 28195 Bremen
- ordnungsdienst
@ordnungsamt. bremen. de
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Legal Bases
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 12.06.2026