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Form 72.4 General Exemption Order In Respect Of Premises Situate In The Vicinity Of A Place At Which A Considerable Number Of Persons Are Following A Lawful Trade Or Calling - Intoxicating Liquor Acts
This form allows you to request a General Exemption Order under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts. It is used for premises located near areas where many people are conducting lawful trade or calling. You use it when your location might otherwise be subject to specific liquor licensing rules.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 72.4 General Exemption Order In Respect Of Premises Situate In The Vicinity Of A Place At Which A Considerable Number Of Persons Are Following A Lawful Trade Or Calling - Intoxicating Liquor Acts
This form allows you to request a General Exemption Order under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts. It is used for premises located near areas where many people are conducting lawful trade or calling. You use it when your location might otherwise be subject to specific liquor licensing rules.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you precisely define what constitutes the 'considerable number of persons' trading near you.
- 2Failing to accurately map proximity to the trade area
- 3Not detailing the nature of the lawful trade nearby
- 4Using an incorrect premise address on Form 72.4
- 5Submitting without a clear justification for the exemption claim
Plain English
Simply put, this lets you ask the Courts Service of Ireland for a special pass regarding alcohol sales nearby. If you're close to a busy spot selling lots of drink, this form helps confirm your exemption status. It simplifies the local licensing requirements for your business.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific filing deadline confirmed in the official source. Submit it as soon as your operational needs require the exemption.
- 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
- Use this form if your premises sits near an area with lots of lawful trade or calling.
- It allows you to request an exemption from standard liquor licensing rules.
- Choose this form when your location might otherwise be subject to specific local liquor regulations.
- Do not use this if the issue is a simple breach of license; this addresses proximity issues.
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Use this form or another form?
Simple License Renewal
If you just need to renew your existing licence, check that first.
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General Licence Application Form (Likely)
Specific Breach Notice
Use this if the exemption is for a specific infraction, not general proximity.
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Different Exemption/Appeal Form (Not confirmed in official source)
New Premises Opening
If you are opening brand new and need an initial order, use that first.
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New Licence Application Form (Likely)
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific filing deadline confirmed in the official source. Submit it as soon as your operational needs require the exemption.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all sections of Form 72.4 are fully completed.
- 2Attach a map clearly showing your premises location and the nearby busy area.
- 3Confirm you have signed and dated the form where indicated.
- 4Verify that the legal name of the business matches official records (e.g., CRO).
- 5Double-check that the specific Act reference is correct for your region/county.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 72.4.
- 2Gather supporting evidence proving the 'considerable number of persons' nearby.
- 3Sign and date the form.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests an exemption; it does not guarantee approval.
- 2The exact scope of 'vicinity' is defined by the Intoxicating Liquor Acts, but specific distance rules are not confirmed in the official source.
- 3It applies to premises generally, not necessarily a single specific activity within the premise.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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- Check the date stamp on the form for the latest revision.
- Verify if the required supporting documents have changed since your last application.
- Confirm if there are specific requirements related to the CRO portal submission process.
- Look for changes regarding how 'lawful trade' is defined in this version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 72.4
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Intoxicating Liquor Acts
- SRCPurpose: Requesting General Exemption Order
- SRCLocation Context: Premises near areas with high lawful trade/calling.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'lawful trade' with just 'being open for business'; it implies significant commercial activity nearby.
Thinking this form replaces the need for *any* license; it seeks an exemption *from* specific licensing rules.
Not knowing which local authority office handles the final review of your 72.4 application.
Failing to clearly define what constitutes 'Intoxicating Liquor' in relation to your premises.
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