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Playing of Amplified Music in a Tourism Establishment

 

Permit to play amplified music, musical instruments and, or the use of loudspeakers and, or amplifiers in licensed premises.

An application can be filed online on this link.

Applicable Law

Subsidiary Legislation 409.15: Catering Establishments Regulations

Documents needed with application

Applicant Licensee

  • Copy of current license of the establishment
  • Certification by a qualified Engineer/Engineers certifying that:
    • The Installation of the Electrical and Mechanical systems is fit for the purpose
    • The establishment is soundproof
    • The premises has adequate exits

Fees

See Subsidiary Legislation 409.05

Timeframes

  • Submission of application: 0
  • Vetting of application: 5 days. The applicant will need to submit documents based on the specific application following the initial vetting process. The amount of time in this period depends on the applicant and the time taken by the applicant to provide such documents.
  • Inspection/Assessment: In such step, once again, the timeline is dependent on the applicant whether the standards are provided or not at the establishment. In the case that standards are not met then the applicant is asked to rectify, and process is paused.
  • Approval: 10 Days

Incomplete Application Forms

In the case of an incomplete application form, the Authority shall, without delay, inform the applicant of the need to supply any additional information or documentation, or of the need to conduct any interviews or inspection.

Nonetheless, when the Authority has not determined whether to issue a licence to an applicant, within the periods mentioned above, such applicant shall not be deemed, for all intents and purposes of law, to be licensed.

Means of Redress or Appeal

Any person who feels aggrieved by a decision of the Authority, as provided in article 14(1) of Chapter 409 – Travel and Tourism Services Act, may appeal to the Tourism Appeals Board, on payment of the prescribed fee (applicable fees as per Legal Notice 409.05), within fifteen (15) days from the date the decision on which the appeal is entered is communicated to the person concerned. 

All information related to the Tourism Appeals Board can be found here.

Department Responsible

MTA Licensing Department
T: +356 2291 5000
E: licencing.mta@visitmalta.com

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