Licence - sex shops

A "sex shop" is required to obtain a licence from the Council.

A "sex shop" is defined as:

any premises, vehicle, vessel or stall used for business which consists to a significant degree of selling, hiring, exchanging, lending, displaying or demonstrating:-
  • sex articles
  • sexual activity; or 
  • acts of force or restraint which are associated with sexual activity

For further information:

  • Contact: Licensing Section
  • Address: Legal & Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
  • Telephone: (01228) 817523
  • Email: Licensing@carlisle.gov.uk
  • Fax: (01228) 817023

 

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