Sex Establishment Licences
Sex Establishments are required to be licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
What is a sex establishment?
A sex establishment can either be a Sex Shop or a Sex Cinema.
A sex shop is a premises used for business which consists to a significant degree of selling, hiring, exchanging, lending, displaying or demonstrating sex articles.
A sex cinema is any premises used to a significant degree for showing of films which are concerned primarily with, or relate to, or are intended to stimulate or encourage sexual activity.
How do I apply for a sex establishment licence?
- Please complete an application form, available as a downloadable document at the bottom of the page and send it to the Licensing General section
- You must advertise your application in the local press within 7 days of submitting your application
- You must display a notice outside the premises for 21 days beginning with the date of the application to give passers by the opportunity to comment.
- You must send a copy of your application to South Yorkshire Police Licensing, Snig Hill, Sheffield, S3 8LY within 7 days of sending your application to us
If anyone wishes to make an objection to your application they must do so within 28 days after the date of application.
What is the fee for a sex establishment licence?
A fee of £5,200.00 is payable on application.
How long does a sex establishment licence last?
Any sex establishment licence granted under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 will generally remain in force for one year or for such shorter period as the licensing authority thinks fit.
Where can I find out more information?
If you require further information on this legislation, please seek your own legal advice.
Downloads
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
Schedule III – Regulations for Sex Shops.
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Application form to apply for a Sex Establishment Licence. (69.5 KB)
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