Four cities in Croatia are introducing a night-time ban on alcohol sales
After the Croatian Government sent a proposal for amendments to the Trade Act for procedure, which introduces stricter rules for the sale of alcohol and energy drinks, especially when it comes to minors, out of 15 cities in Croatia, four are certainly introducing a ban, four are against it, while the others have not yet made a final decision.
TL;DR
- Croatia is amending its Trade Act to introduce stricter regulations on alcohol and energy drink sales, with a focus on protecting minors.
- Energy drinks will be officially added to the list of products prohibited for sale to individuals under 18.
- Four out of fifteen Croatian cities are confirmed to implement night-time alcohol sales bans.
- Split plans to ban alcohol sales from 9 PM to 6 AM to curb public drinking and disorder in its old town.
- Other cities like Zadar and Makarska are considering similar restrictions, while Dubrovnik and Zagreb have yet to decide.
- Šibenik, Rovinj, Sinj, and Labin currently do not plan to introduce bans, with Labin stating existing laws are sufficient and the town has no issues with excessive consumption.