Exemptions from Protection Rules

Competent authority

The business authority responsible for the area of the business location:

Regional District Authority

In the city of Salzburg: the Municipal Authority, see detailed information.

Deadlines

No special deadlines need be observed.

General information

In order to prevent any risk to human health or life, or to prevent any impact on the environment, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy may issue ordinances defining protection rules. Such an ordinance may define measures to be complied with by traders in the exercise of their trade.

These measures may include:

  • Measures concerning the equipment of places of business,
  • Measures concerning the goods made or sold in these places of business or the sale of which is arranged there,
  • Measures concerning the equipment or other items ready for use in these places,
  • Measures concerning the services provided.

Exemptions (derogations) from these protection rules may be granted by official decision upon request.

In general, these regulations also apply to business owners from EU-countries in Austria.

Last update

6 February 2023

Legal basis

Section 69 paragraph 5 of the Gewerbeordnung 1994 (GewO 1994)

Procedure

Requests may be made personally, in writing or by electronic means.

The request must include an appropriate statement of reasons and/or indicate the substitute measures to be taken.

Required documents

No special documents are necessary.

Requirements

The measures derogating from the protection rules must have the same protective effect.

Responsible for the content

Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy

Zum Formular

This form will be submitted to the responsible authority, and will not be sent via the single point of contact.

Form to the Regional District Authority

Form to the Municipality of Salzburg

Zusätzliche Information

In the city of Salzburg: the Municipal Authority

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