Sunday opening for a close -up in Rothemann: District raises the alarm!

Sunday opening for a close -up in Rothemann: District raises the alarm!

in Rothemann, a small community in the Fulda district, has been made a remarkable decision that has consequences for local shopping habits. Stefan Reith, the operator of a close-up market, recently received a decision from the Fulda district, which prohibits him to open his shop on Sundays. This measure has not simply been decided; It follows a long -term but legally questionable condition. For two decades, Reith had opened his doors on Sundays despite the Hessian Late Open Act, which is now considered a serious violation.

If the nearby supermarket, which is estimated in the region, had the opportunity to sell on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, a penalty payment of 2500 euros will now be threatened if Reith does not adhere to the instruction. The almost 300 square meter market has established itself as an important supplier for the local population, with baked goods in particular playing a central role in the Sunday offer.

Reiths desperate situation

The district's decision for Reith brings with it an existential threat. "In order to be able to exist as a local supplier, I used some niches, because this is the only way to preserve our existence," emphasizes the 65-year-old. These niches include the early opening times during the week in order to supply working people who come from the night shift.

If Sunday proceeds are omitted, there is an acute risk that the operation is no longer viable. "I plan to continue the shop for three to five years, and hope that I can hand it over to a successor in a healthy state," says Reith.

The control, which was carried out in August, revealed that other foods were also sold in addition to rolls. Reith sees a great lack of understanding of the sudden enforcement of the law after his practice has been accepted over 20 years. "Nobody has ever complained, and now everything is being shot over a comb?" He asks upgraded.

reactions from the community

The community is behind Reith. Mayor Oskar Kanne (CDU) emphasizes how important it would be to restore the Sunday opening hours. "It would be very important for the village that the doors can open again on Sundays. At least we would like the baked goods to be available again". However, he warns that this could be legally difficult to implement.

At the moment Reith sees no way to open the shop on Sundays. Even the baking dishes, which enjoys strong demand, remains excluded from the Sunday opening. The legal requirements state that the company may only be opened on Sundays if the majority of the range is designed for baked goods. Another regulation concerns newer, fully automated supermarkets, such as those of Tegut, which can open on Sundays and public holidays.

This Case is a strong reminder of the ongoing tensions between local business practices and legislative frameworks. The reasons for the changes in the law are diverse, but established shops such as Reith's close -up must now adapt to these new realities. For more information about the current developments, details www.fuldaerzeitung.de available.