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Exhibitions of people are events in which the physical appearance of the people on display is in the foreground. The performances they offer (e.g. vocal performances or theatre performances) are in the background. This term mainly covers events that

• display the sexual charms of the persons concerned, or
   
• to satisfy the audience's thirst for sensationalism.

Examples: Striptease or table dance

Permission is required for commercial exhibitions of persons. These can be obtained by natural and legal persons. Need permission

• the organiser of the exhibition, and
• Persons who make their business premises available for the demonstration.
  The permission for the exhibition does not replace any other permissions.

Note: Performances with a predominantly artistic, acrobatic, sporting or similar character are exempt from the permit requirement.

natural or legal person

none

The licence expires if the holder has not started the business within one year of its issuance or has not exercised it for a period of one year.

The deadlines may be extended for good cause.

The responsibility lies with the municipality, the association of municipalities and the city.

This procedure can also be handled by a "Point of Single Contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.

• § 33a Gewerbeordnung (GewO)
• Section 49 (3) of the Industrial Code (GewO)

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy