Strictly no consumption of chips past 8:00 PM in the university area - School district imposes ban on purchasing potato chips past 8:00 PM
In the bustling University District of Munich, a unique regulation has been causing a stir among local kiosk owners. Contrary to some beliefs, this regulation does not apply across Bavaria as a whole, but is specific to this district.
Under the Shop Closing Act in Bavaria, kiosks are not permitted to sell chips past 10 PM. This rule, however, does not seem to extend to the University District, where no publicly documented regulations restrict the sale of chips after 8 PM or bottled beer after 10 PM.
The district's regulation, which is not new but has recently been reiterated by the District Administration Office, was imposed due to complaints about noise, litter, and disturbances linked to alcohol consumption. Kiosk owners such as Al Bezihi Nechirvan, who covers his chips with a roller blind at 8 PM and can't sell beer to night owls after 10 PM, have been directly impacted.
Shivan Beseh, another kiosk owner, faces existential fears due to the revenue losses. Some residents, like Stefan Mödl and Ole Dietzmann, view the time limit for chips and beer as "total nonsense" and a form of clientelism.
It's important to note that Bavaria does not have a traditional late-night shop business model. The Shop Closing Act requires businesses to close at 8 PM, including kiosks. The recently amended Bavarian Shop Closing Act does not provide for this business model in the University District.
The area around Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität is a popular nightlife spot with many bars and restaurants. Residents buy their beer and chips from kiosks, not at upscale Italian restaurants. The regulation has resulted in significant revenue losses for the kiosk owners, as the University District is a significant contributor to their sales.
The regulation aims to prevent people from being tempted to buy snacks after 8 PM. While some residents view it as a necessary measure to maintain peace and order, others see it as an unnecessary restriction.
In summary, while the Shop Closing Act in Bavaria restricts kiosks from selling chips and bottled beer late at night, this does not appear to be the case in Munich's University District. The reasons and impacts on kiosk owners regarding these specific sales limits after 8 PM and 10 PM are not applicable based on current public information.
- Despite the Shop Closing Act in Bavaria limiting the sale of chips and bottled beer in kiosks late at night, the University District has deviated from this regulation, allowing kiosks to continue selling these items until 8 PM and 10 PM respectively.
- The unique regulation in the University District of Munich, which allows kiosks to sell food-and-drink products, such as chips and bottled beer, past the usual Bavarian cut-off, seems to be driven more by the lifestyle and nightlife culture of the University District, drawing on finance from these sales to support local businesses, rather than adhering strictly to theShop Closing Act.
