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Protection of minors

The public order service carries out age checks on the purchase and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products. It can secure tobacco products, smoking accessories and alcohol under police law. The public order service also checks the stay of children and young people in restaurants, gambling establishments, at dance events (e.g. discos) and film and game programmes.

Requirements

The sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and e-shishas to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited. Consumption by young people under 18 years of age is also prohibited.

The sale of beer and wine to persons under 16 years of age and their consumption is prohibited. Other alcoholic beverages such as schnapps, liqueur and alcopops are only permitted from the age of 18.