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Poland Sejm passes law for night-time alcohol ban and advertising restrictions
The Polish Sejm has passed a new law introducing significant restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising, set to take effect on January 1, 2027, pending Senate approval and presidential signature. The legislation mandates a nationwide prohibition on off-site alcohol sales, such as in shops and gas stations, between 22:00 and 06:00. However, establishments like restaurants, bars, and hotels will be exempt, allowing alcohol consumption on-site.
Local municipalities are granted the authority to implement even stricter hours, potentially extending the ban to periods such as 21:00–22:00 or 06:00–09:00. The law also imposes a total ban on the advertising and promotion of all alcoholic beverages, including beer, and prohibits volume-based promotions like “6+6” deals. Violators of advertising restrictions face fines between 30,000 PLN and 1 million PLN or restriction of liberty.
Additional measures include mandatory age verification by sellers and requirements for small-capacity containers (up to 300 ml) to be made exclusively of glass or metal. The industry has expressed mixed reactions; while some support the goal of reducing excessive consumption, brewers have raised concerns regarding the advertising ban on non-alcoholic beers. Meanwhile, political groups like PiS are proposing further restrictions on small-format, high-proof alcohol containers, known as “małpki.”
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Lewica · Mariusz Błaszczak · PiS · Poland · Polska 2050 · Polski 2050 · Sejm
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The law was passed with 400 votes in favor, 9 against, and 4 abstentions. niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · jaw.pl · www.gazetaprawna.pl · polityka.co.pl · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Sellers are now obligated to verify a customer's age if there is any doubt regarding their adulthood. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · pl.aleteia.org · polityka.co.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] Municipalities are granted the authority to implement additional restrictions on alcohol sales during specific morning or evening hours. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · jaw.pl · pl.aleteia.org · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Violations of the advertising ban can result in fines ranging from 30,000 PLN to 1 million PLN or restriction of liberty. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · jaw.pl · pl.aleteia.org · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Sejm passed a law introducing nationwide night prohibition and a total ban on alcohol advertising. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · www.gazetaprawna.pl · jaw.pl · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The law introduces a total ban on the advertising and promotion of all alcoholic beverages, including beer. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · www.gazetaprawna.pl · jaw.pl · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Alcohol sales for off-site consumption are prohibited between 22:00 and 06:00. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · www.gazetaprawna.pl · jaw.pl · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Alcoholic beverages with a capacity of up to 300 ml must be sold exclusively in glass or metal packaging. www.carpatiabiznes.pl · niezalezna.pl · innpoland.pl · pl.aleteia.org