The applicant must not have been irrevocably sentenced to deprivation of liberty for espionage, slander, crimes for memoranda, bribery, oppression, infidelity, intentional wreckage, rape, coercion into sexual intercourse, seduction, forced prostitution, pimping, exploitation of prostitutes, human trafficking, theft, embezzlement, weaving, robbery, extortion, fraud, smuggling, violation of the laws on drugs, on the protection of the national currency and the provisions on illegal fishing with explosives, toxins, narcotics, corrosive chemical and plant substances or devices producing electric discharges, for violation of Law 192/36 and, in general, to a sentence with which even a partial deprivation of civil rights was acknowledged.

The applicant must be legally practicing the profession/activity in the member state of establishment.

For the operation of the store by an individual or a legal person, an individual must be appointed as Market Surveillance/ Inspection Officer and a declaration of acceptance of his/her appointment must be submitted.

The store must meet the terms and conditions provided by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, regarding its construction, space, height, etc.

The store must meet the requirements of the Passenger Accommodation Regulation as provided by law.

The ship must have a valid General Inspection Protocol (G.I.P.) or Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (for passenger ships) accordingly.

The applicant must have declared the commencement of his/her business activity at the competent Tax Office (D.O.Y.)