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Court overturns mega fine: How a Playa de Palma supermarket circumvented the alcohol ban

Why a High Court voided penalties in Playa de Palma’s case

The Playa de Palma ruling shows how separation requirements can affect enforcement.

Published: August 03, 2026
Court overturns mega fine: How a Playa de Palma supermarket circumvented the alcohol ban

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Why did the High Court void the penalties from a Playa de Palma case?

The operators argued there was a physical separation between a supermarket and a café/bar, and the court found that separation sufficient to avoid penalties. The decision highlights the need for precise definitions in enforcement.

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