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Form 72.1 Notice Of Application For A General Exemption Order In Respect Of Premises Situate In The Vicinity Of A Public Market Or Fair - Intoxicating Liquor Acts

This form is an official notice used when applying for a General Exemption Order under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts in Ireland. You use it specifically if your premises are located near a public market or fair.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 72.1 Notice Of Application For A General Exemption Order In Respect Of Premises Situate In The Vicinity Of A Public Market Or Fair - Intoxicating Liquor Acts

This form is an official notice used when applying for a General Exemption Order under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts in Ireland. You use it specifically if your premises are located near a public market or fair.

The form captures details about the premises, confirmation of its proximity to the market/fair, and the specifics of the exemption being requested.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1Double-check that your premises is officially within the designated vicinity of the public market or fair.
  • 2Not clearly defining the 'premises' location.
  • 3Failing to specify the exact nature of the required exemption order.
  • 4Submitting without a signature or date.
  • 5Using outdated version of Form 72.1.

Plain English

If you run a business near a local Irish market or fair, this form lets you ask the courts for special permission. This permission is an 'Exemption Order' that changes standard liquor rules for your location. It helps keep things running smoothly around busy markets.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: The specific deadline isn't confirmed here, but aim to submit it well in advance of the market/fair opening date to avoid delays.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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What this form is for

  • You need this form if your business premises are near a public market or fair.
  • Use it when applying for a General Exemption Order (GEO).
  • Do not use this if you are applying for an exemption unrelated to proximity to a market/fair.
  • This form is specific to the Intoxicating Liquor Acts regulations.

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Use this form or another form?

Your premises is near a public market or fair

This form asks for permission to exempt your place from certain liquor rules because of where it sits

✓ Double-check the exact location details.

Form 72.1

You are applying for an exemption order

You need this specific notice when asking the Courts Service for a General Exemption Order under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts

✓ Confirm you are seeking 'General' exemption, not a specific one.

Form 72.1

Your premises is *not* near a public market or fair

If your location doesn't fit the criteria, use a different Courts Service application form

✓ Read the introductory section of Form 72.1 first.

Not confirmed in official source (Check form instructions)

You are applying for an exemption related to another act

While this form covers Intoxicating Liquor Acts, check if your issue requires a different notice

✓ The name is very specific about what it relates to.

Not confirmed in official source (Check form title)

Deadline or filing window

The specific deadline isn't confirmed here, but aim to submit it well in advance of the market/fair opening date to avoid delays.

Before you submit

  1. 1Fill in all required fields completely (no blanks).
  2. 2Attach a map showing your premises location relative to the public market/fair.
  3. 3Ensure the applicant's details match business records exactly.
  4. 4Verify the requested exemption period dates are accurate.
  5. 5Sign and date the form where indicated.

How to file this form

  1. 1Complete Section 1: Applicant Details.
  2. 2Detail the specific grounds for the General Exemption Order in Section 2.
  3. 3Attach supporting documentation (e.g., location plans).
  4. 4Submit the completed Form 72.1 to the relevant Courts Service office.
  5. 5Pay any required filing fee.

Known limitations

  1. 1This form only covers premises *situated* near a market/fair, not just those that serve them.
  2. 2It applies to 'General' Exemption Orders; specific orders may require other forms.
  3. 3The exact scope of the exemption granted is determined by the Court, not this application alone.
  4. 4Not confirmed in official source: The required submission method (online vs. paper) might change.

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

This is an active form from the Courts Service of Ireland. It applies specifically to exemptions related to public markets or fairs under Irish liquor laws.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the date on the top of the form.
  • Confirm if any new sections regarding modern market types have been added.
  • Verify the current reference to the Intoxicating Liquor Acts legislation.
  • Ensure the official logo/seal is present and clear.

Quick Facts

Premises owners or operators situated near a designated public market or fair need to complete and submit this notice.
The form captures details about the premises, confirmation of its proximity to the market/fair, and the specifics of the exemption being requested.
You should file this when you wish to apply for the order. The timing depends on when the relevant public market or fair is operating or scheduled to operate.
Submission generally goes to the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS). Check if they accept it via their online portal, by post, or in person at a local court office.
Getting this form right ensures your business benefits from the correct exemption. Errors could mean you are subject to standard liquor regulations when you shouldn't be.
First, clearly identify your premises and its location relative to the market/fair. Next, detail exactly what kind of 'General Exemption Order' you need. Finally, sign and date the form according to the instructions provided by COURTS.

Form Details

Revision date
02/11/25

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Sources

  • SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
  • SRCForm Number: 72.1
  • SRCPurpose: Application for General Exemption Order
  • SRCContext: Premises near Public Market/Fair - Intoxicating Liquor Acts

Common confusion points

Thinking this form is just for tax exemptions (it's a liquor licence exemption).

Not clearly defining *why* proximity to the market warrants the exemption.

Failing to specify which Intoxicating Liquor Act section the GEO falls under.

Assuming the application will be granted automatically.

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