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Guides for Hold an event or party, in the order most people need them. Show everything
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Permits for a public event, party or fete
A public event with music, admission or alcohol needs an amusement permit from the Municipal Corporation, a police permit, and usually a special spirit licence and music licence.
A public event with music, admission or alcohol needs an amusement permit from the Municipal Corporation, a police permit, and usually a special spirit licence and music licence.
Westmoreland Municipal Corporation / Jamaica Constabulary Force
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Spirit licence (selling alcohol) — bars, shops, restaurants
Selling rum, beer or any spirits by retail requires a spirit licence granted at the quarterly Spirit Licence Sessions, renewed every year.
Selling rum, beer or any spirits by retail requires a spirit licence granted at the quarterly Spirit Licence Sessions, renewed every year.
Westmoreland Spirit Licence Authority (Resident Magistrate’s Court)
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Music licence for playing music in a business (JACAP / JAMMS)
Bars, restaurants, shops, salons and events that play recorded or live music must hold licences from the two collecting societies.
Bars, restaurants, shops, salons and events that play recorded or live music must hold licences from the two collecting societies.
JACAP and JAMMS
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Food handler’s permit and public health inspection
Anyone preparing or serving food needs a food handler’s permit, and the premises need a public health certificate.
Anyone preparing or serving food needs a food handler’s permit, and the premises need a public health certificate.
Westmoreland Health Department
Still not sure where to go? Email the Secretariat or ask at the next general meeting — no question is too small.