Stockholm limits farm sales – DN.se
The Riksdag will decide on the Government’s bill on April 23. The proposal is supported by a majority and is expected to go through.
This means that small -scale breweries, distilleries and cider manufacturers can sell their products in connection with events such as shows and lectures.
The proposal states that Farm sales during certain times will be the only channel to buy alcohol stronger than folk beer. But it is the municipalities that decide what times should apply to them.
– Access to alcohol is basically social policy. We intend to harmonize sales times with Systembolaget’s opening hours, 10-20 on weekdays, 10-15 on Saturdays and closed on Sundays, says Alexander Ojanne.
Why that?
– To protect children from growing up in addicts, protect women from violence and stop alcohol abusers. Swedish alcohol policy has strong support from the Swedish people. Nobody wants increased alcohol abuse, says Alexander Ojanne.
The Moderates ‘group leader in Stockholm, Christofer Fjellner, believes that the Social Democrats’ attitude is « Stendum ».
-When the government wants to make Stockholm more fun and more modern, S. They are a killer and stick to GDR Sweden, he says.
To stop the city hall For Sunday sales is about protecting children and women believes Fjellner is a lousy argument.
– Buying some beers after a brewery visit with a lecture will not lead to social problems. On the contrary, it is an important reform for Stockholm as a visitor destination.
Vineyards are not common in the Stockholm region, but there are 120 beer breweries, many distilleries and cider manufacturers.
– I do not know how many people are actually moving in the City of Stockholm, but what I understand is half of all small breweries and distilleries in the Stockholm region, says Alexander Ojanne.
The new regulations If farm sales are proposed to enter into force on June 1, 2025, apply for six years and then evaluated.
The municipalities must not only decide which time applies for sale but also test applications for farm sales and manage the supervision.
Can you handle the applications until June 1?
– Yes, we do. We will do individual trials, but we have seen this come and prepare, says Alexander Ojanne.
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