Camp establishment licence

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions, Directorate for Social Welfare of the Region of the place of establishment

Digital provision points

Remote Points of service

Number of required documents

10 to 13 + (
1
)

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

1 month

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of a licence to establish a summer camp for children and is addressed to natural or legal persons or public agencies or bodies or organisations which fulfil the appropriate conditions.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate for Social Welfare of the Region of the place of establishment

Related links


Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application – solemn declaration for the issuance of a licence to establish a summer camp for children

Notes:

The application - solemn declaration for the issuance of a licence to establish a summer camp for children will include the following information:

a) the name or title of the camp and the details of the person requesting the licence; b) the exact location where the camp will be set up, the altitude, the surface area, the type of plantation (pine trees, trees, bushes, etc.) in the area and the percentage of the surface area covered thereby, the manner in which the site is supplied with water, the morphology of the surface of the area (terrain gradient, hills, etc.); c) the projected capacity in terms of persons who will

be hosted per camping season and the categories of campers to be hosted.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Administrative appeal / Objection

        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit approval

        In the event that the above deadline has expired, it shall be deemed that the application of the interested party has been tacitly approved and the licence has been issued, in accordance with Article 14(4) of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 63). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the interested party may request the issuance of the relevant certificate from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

        NACE

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        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Issuance of a camp establishment licence

            Languages supported

            English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

              Type

              Outgoing
              N1

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            • 1 Company law Establishment of an enterprise (sole proprietorship, company)
              • With regard to the establishment of a company, please click on the link below.

              No No

            • 2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must have TAXISnet login credentials.

              No No

            • 3 Urban planning Existence of a space suitable for setting up a camp. A suitable space is one: a) located at least 1 000 metres from the boundary of an approved urban plan or an approved settlement. For settlements of less than 2 000 inhabitants, located at a minimum distance of 500 metres from the boundaries of the settlement, provided that the use of the camp is compatible with the spatial - urban planning of the area (Residential Control Zone (ZOE), Land Use Plan (GPS), Open City Spatial and Housing Organisation Plans (SHOOAP) etc.) or, in the absence thereof, with the general directions of spatial planning at prefecture or region level; b) having a surface area of at least ten (10) stremmata (1 hectare). The number of campers may not exceed fifteen (15) per stremma. The camps may accommodate campers beyond its capacity up to 20% of its capacity; c) suitable in terms of climatic conditions and physical features to accommodate people in the summer under healthy conditions for rest and recreation; d) located far from industrial zones and unhygienic permanent stabling enterprises (Tables 1 and 2 of Law 4056/2012) and free from noise and any other kind of disturbance; e) having dry and, if possible, porous soil to absorb rainwater and not located near streams or stagnant water; f) capable of providing healthy and sufficient water or having the possibility of connecting to a municipal or community water network or having an appropriately licensed and controlled drilling installation, electricity supply, telephone connection and sewage disposal system; g) appropriately authorised by all competent bodies, following the preparation of the required studies, in particular the preparation and approval of the Environmental Impact Study (EIS), as well as the preparation and approval of the studies for the safe living and accommodation of employees, campers and visitors in the camp areas. No unauthorised camping areas, structures and installations (e.g. lighting structures, electrical installations, etc.) may be licensed and operate if, prior to submitting their application, the interested parties have not regularised them in a final manner under their own responsibility and care, in accordance with the applicable provisions.


              No No

            • 4 Technical Existence of fire-fighting equipment and materials in accordance with the provisions of the Hellenic Fire Service.


              No No

            • 5 Technical Compliance with conditions relating to compulsory/optional installations, in accordance with point A. ‘Compulsory installations’ and point B. ‘Optional installations’ of Article 3(4) ‘Conditions for granting an establishment licence’ of JMD No D22/oik. 37641/1450 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2712/2016).


              No No

            • 6 Insurance The interested party should have no outstanding social security obligations.


              No No

            • 7 Tax The interested party should have no outstanding tax obligations.


              No No

            • 8 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses No member of the management or the legal representative of the camp company must be irrevocably convicted of the following: a) offences provided for in Chapter 19 of the Special Part of the Criminal Code and offences relating to the family as referred to in Articles 360 and 360A of the Criminal Code (Law 4619/2019, Government Gazette, Series I, No 95); b) crimes under Law 3500/2006 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232) on combatting domestic violence; c) trafficking in human beings pursuant to Article 323A of the Criminal Code and Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80); d) drug trafficking, in accordance with Law 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74); e) the offences referred to in Articles 187, 187A, 187B, 299, 306, 308 to 312 and 324 of the Criminal Code.


              No No

            • 1 A topographical plan of the camp site, to be signed by a qualified engineer, on which the layout of its facilities and complexes must be displayed in every detail (dormitories, tents, dining rooms, kitchens, toilets, sports areas, and any other facilities). Topographical drawing

              A topographical plan of the camp site, to be signed by a qualified engineer, on which the layout of its facilities and complexes must be displayed in every detail (dormitories, tents, dining rooms, kitchens, toilets, sports areas, and any other facilities).

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 6851

            • 2 A report by a qualified engineer containing a full technical description of the permanent buildings existing or to be erected and the way in which the camping is developed (tents, dormitories, dining rooms, kitchens, toilets, bathrooms, washbasins, sports areas, warehouses, infirmaries, first aid rooms, and any other facilities) and a description of the accessibility of the camp. Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect

              A report by a qualified engineer containing a full technical description of the permanent buildings existing or to be erected and the way in which the camping is developed (tents, dormitories, dining rooms, kitchens, toilets, bathrooms, washbasins, sports areas, warehouses, infirmaries, first aid rooms, and any other facilities) and a description of the accessibility of the camp.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 5768

            • 3 A building permit or exemption from demolition in accordance with the provisions of Law 720/1977 and Law 1337/1983, or a confirmation that the installation was already in existence before the year 1955, or documentation on regularisation in a final manner after the existing building facilities are made subject to the provisions of Law 4178/2013 in a final manner. Βuilding permit

              A building permit or exemption from demolition in accordance with the provisions of Law 720/1977 and Law 1337/1983, or a confirmation that the installation was already in existence before the year 1955, or documentation on regularisation in a final manner after the existing building facilities are made subject to the provisions of Law 4178/2013 in a final manner.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2243

            • 4 A valid fire safety certificate. Certificate of Active Fire Protection

              A valid fire safety certificate.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/adeiodoteseis-kai-summorphose/egkriseis-kai-pistopoietika-energetikes-puroprostasias-e-adeies

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Certificate of (Active) Fire Protection

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3804

            • 5 A solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 on the manner in which the operating costs of the camp are handled. In the case of a legal person governed by public law or a legal person governed by private law, the solemn declaration must be accompanied by statements of deposits and budgets of revenue and expenditure. Solemn Declaration

              A solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 on the manner in which the operating costs of the camp are handled. In the case of a legal person governed by public law or a legal person governed by private law, the solemn declaration must be accompanied by statements of deposits and budgets of revenue and expenditure.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 6 Lease agreement. In the case of a lease, the relevant lease agreement, as duly posted on Taxisnet, shall be submitted. Property titles

              Lease agreement. In the case of a lease, the relevant lease agreement, as duly posted on Taxisnet, shall be submitted.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/misthoteria-akineton

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Notes: With regard to the process of posting and managing real estate leases, please see the link above.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Ownership

              No 2905

            • 7 A social security clearance certificate. Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)

              A social security clearance certificate.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9447

            • 8 A tax clearance certificate. Tax clearance certificate

              A tax clearance certificate.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/periousia-kai-phorologia/phorologia-politon/apodeiktiko-phorologikes-enemerotetas

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3461

            • 9 A criminal record certificate stating that they have not been irrevocably convicted of any felony and that they are not being prosecuted. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

              A criminal record certificate stating that they have not been irrevocably convicted of any felony and that they are not being prosecuted.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4750

            • 10 The procedure shall refer to the issuance of a copy of the criminal record; the copy is usually valid for three (3) months. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

              The procedure shall refer to the issuance of a copy of the criminal record; the copy is usually valid for three (3) months.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

              Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

              Notes: A copy of the criminal record of the legal representative of the legal person governed by private law, in whose name the establishment and operation licence is to be issued and of the members of the Board of directors of the legal person governed by private law or of the legal representative of the institution, as well as the managers, stating that they have not been irrevocably convicted of the offences referred to in Article 7(1) of Law 4837/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 178).

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4750

            • 11 A solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 declaring that they are not subject to legal guardianship, nor have they been convicted of any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, bodily injury and infringement of provisions relating to drugs or of an offence relating to morals (corporal punishment, pornography, etc.), and that they have not been deprived of their civil rights due to any criminal offence. Solemn Declaration

              A solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 declaring that they are not subject to legal guardianship, nor have they been convicted of any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, bodily injury and infringement of provisions relating to drugs or of an offence relating to morals (corporal punishment, pornography, etc.), and that they have not been deprived of their civil rights due to any criminal offence.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 12 An updated copy of the articles of association. Legal documents from legal entities

              An updated copy of the articles of association.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities

              Notes: In the present case, all the supporting documents relating to the natural person will be submitted for each of the natural persons who will manage or supervise the camp.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Company law

              No 9338

            • 13 A decision of the Board of directors determining whether the management or the general supervision and administration of the camp to be established shall be exercised by members of the Board of directors or by a special committee or member thereof. Legal documents from legal entities

              A decision of the Board of directors determining whether the management or the general supervision and administration of the camp to be established shall be exercised by members of the Board of directors or by a special committee or member thereof.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities

              Notes: In the present case, all the supporting documents relating to the natural person will be submitted for each of the natural persons who will manage or supervise the camp.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Company law

              No 9338

            • 14 A solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75) declaring that, at the time of submission thereof, no criminal prosecution is pending and that there is no final or non-appealable conviction in force which has not become irrevocable for the following offences: a) offences provided for in Chapter 19 of the Special Part of the Criminal Code and offences relating to the family as referred to in Articles 360 and 360A of the Criminal Code (Law 4619/2019, Government Gazette, Series I, No 95); b) crimes under Law 3500/2006 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232) on combatting domestic violence; c) trafficking in human beings pursuant to Article 323A of the Criminal Code and Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80); d) drug trafficking, in accordance with Law 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74); e) the offences referred to in Articles 187, 187A, 187B, 299, 306, 308 to 312 and 324 of the Criminal Code. Solemn Declaration

              A solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75) declaring that, at the time of submission thereof, no criminal prosecution is pending and that there is no final or non-appealable conviction in force which has not become irrevocable for the following offences: a) offences provided for in Chapter 19 of the Special Part of the Criminal Code and offences relating to the family as referred to in Articles 360 and 360A of the Criminal Code (Law 4619/2019, Government Gazette, Series I, No 95); b) crimes under Law 3500/2006 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232) on combatting domestic violence; c) trafficking in human beings pursuant to Article 323A of the Criminal Code and Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80); d) drug trafficking, in accordance with Law 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74); e) the offences referred to in Articles 187, 187A, 187B, 299, 306, 308 to 312 and 324 of the Criminal Code.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

              Relevant Procedure: Declaration of Temporary and Occasional Provision of Services of Civil Engineer

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Δ22/οικ.37641/1450 2016 2712 Β

              Description

              as of the entry into force of the abovementioned Joint Ministerial Decision, any other decision or circular conflicting with that Joint Ministerial Decision shall be repealed. Repealed Ministerial Decisions oik. 1277/1989 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 199/1989), Ministerial Decision P1b/G.P.75005/2007 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 966/2006), Ministerial Decision P1b/G.P.75005/2007 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1022/2007), Joint Ministerial Decision P1b/G. P.54338/2006 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 966/2006) and Joint Ministerial Decision P1b/G.P.oik. 123827/2011 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 226/2011), JMD 145116/2011 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 354/2011), Ministerial Decision 1277/1989 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 199/1989), Directorate for the Simplification of Procedures and for Productivity/A1/3143/14.2.2002 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 193/2002).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160202712

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            • 1 Commencement of procedure



              No No


            • 2 Submission of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party shall submit the required supporting documents / forms to the Registry Office of the Directorate for Public Health and Social Welfare or to the Citizen’s Service Centre (KEP) – Point of Single Contact (PSC).

              Yes No


            • 3 Electronic receipt of applications and supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action


              Yes No


            • 4 Registration of the application – Checking that the supporting documents are complete

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The registry office of the Directorate for Public Health and Social Welfare of the relevant Regional Unit or the official of the Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP) - Point of Single Contact (PSC) shall check whether the supporting documents and forms are complete. The registry office of the Directorate for Public Health and Social Welfare or the KEP PSC shall ‘charge’/forward the supporting documents to the Department of Social Solidarity.

              No No


            • 5 Checking that the supporting documents are correct

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official of the Department of Social Solidarity shall forward the dossier to the Fitness Committee referred to in JMD D27/oik. 16952/707/30.5.2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1327).

              No No


            • 6 On-the-spot inspection and preparation of minutes

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Fitness Committee shall carry out an on-the-spot inspection to establish whether the premises and facilities comply with the terms and conditions. At the end of the on-the-spot inspection, the Fitness Committee shall draw up a report and submit it to the Department of Social Solidarity.

              No No


            • 7 Drafting a recommendation for the issuance of a licence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official of the Department of Social Solidarity shall prepare a proposal for the issuance of a licence of establishment and shall forward it to the head of the department along with the relevant dossier.

              No No


            • 8 Signing of proposal by the head of the department

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The head of the department shall sign the proposal and forward it to the head of the directorate.

              No No


            • 9 Signing of proposal by the head of the directorate

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The head of the directorate shall sign the proposal and forward it to the head of the directorate-general.

              No No


            • 10 Signing of proposal by the director-general

              Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The head of the directorate-general shall sign the proposal and forward it to the deputy governor of the Region.

              No No


            • 11 Issuance of licence

              Responsible for Implementation Head of the Region

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The deputy governor of the region shall sign the establishment licence and return it to the department.

              No No


            • 12 Informing the person concerned

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The department shall inform the interested party so that they can collect the establishment licence.

              No Yes




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