Question 131 of 300Politics in a Democracy

A married couple would like to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need?

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a licence from the police
a licence from a political party
a permit from the residents' registration office
a restaurant licence from the competent authority

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Correct answer to question 256: a restaurant licence from the competent authority

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Running a restaurant that serves alcoholic drinks requires a Gaststättenerlaubnis under the Restaurant Act. The municipality or public order office issues it after checking reliability, premises and proof of hygiene training.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Ein Ehepaar möchte in Deutschland ein Restaurant eröffnen. Was braucht es dazu unbedingt?

eine Erlaubnis der Polizei
eine Genehmigung einer Partei
eine Genehmigung des Einwohnermeldeamts
eine Gaststättenerlaubnis von der zuständigen Behörde

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A married couple would like to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need?

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