Key legal question
How to interpret the needs clause for an additional small retail spirits patent under § 90 WG
Extracted holding
An additional patent may already be granted when the half-threshold of the normal population quota is reached for an unfilled additional slot; the stricter former practice was not required by the statute.
Extracted reasoning
The wording allows this reading, and it fits the purpose of protecting public health while remaining within constitutional limits. A more liberal interpretation is also compatible with changing shopping habits and the concentration of retail outlets.