Opening coffee shop
Do you want to start a coffee shop? This is subject to strict conditions. These can be found in an operating license and a permit. You can apply for these at municipality.
Approach
The mayor announces in the Municipal Gazette of Heerlen when a coffee shop license becomes available.
In that announcement, we also give the information about the application procedure.
Cost
Rates 2024
- € 1628.50 for a Smart and Headshop
- € 1651.35 for a Coffeeshop
Description
In Heerlen, there is room for up to two coffee shops. Two spots are already occupied. We do not accept applications at this time. Vacant spots we distribute by drawing up a time frame for applications. We determine the order of treatment by drawing lots.
Terms
You apply for a non-alcoholic coffeeshop operating license with a permit to sell hemp and hashish. Heerlen participates in the Experiment closed coffeeshop chain. Only regulated hemp and hashish from growers designated by the minister may be sold in the coffeeshop and under strict conditions.
Term
The municipality decides on your application within 8 weeks of receipt. This deadline may be extended once.
We consider the content of the application in order of drawing lots. You must take into account the performance of a Bibob investigation
Objection and appeal
You can object to the decision on your application. Do this within 6 weeks. Do you then disagree with the decision on the objection? Then file an appeal with the court.