Business Licenses and Permits

The New York City Council voted Wednesday October 14th 2009, to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products (except menthol tobacco) within the five boroughs. The legislation was introduced on the basis that flavored cigarettes entice teens to start smoking. Any business found selling flavored tobacco will be subject to a $2,000 fine for …

The state of Alabama’s Finance Department awarded Paragon Source, LLC a $13 million no-bid computer contract despite the company not having a city of Montgomery business license. However, the owner of Paragon Source said the company would get one if deemed necessary.
According to Montgomery’s business license ordinances (http://www.montgomeryal.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=1565), only farmers or individuals engaged in the …

The city of Florissant, MO has not increased business license fees since 1963 and is considering passing Proposition A that would seek the first rise in business license fee in 46 years. The fee increase would raise about $50,000 for the city and seems necessary as the city is facing a $2 million budget shortfall.
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The Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) has recommended that Polk County raise its business license fees by 5% in 2010. Fee collections have been down in Polk County since 2004 when the county’s Occupational Tax law was rewritten becoming the Business License Tax. The CFDC is hoping that a raise in fees would allow more …

The Business Tax Amnesty Program will give businesses lacking a tax certificate a chance to avoid penalties if they become compliant before November 30, 2009. Businesses with unpaid taxes will also have a chance to avoid penalty fees if they file an application for tax penalty amnesty and pay all taxes due before the deadline.
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Aiken, SC requires door-to-door salespeople to obtain a business license and a peddler’s permit in order to operate. However, that didn’t stop a group of people from trying to sell products door-to-door. After the city received numerous complaints about a group of persistant salespeople, 8 were arrested and charged with failing to obtain the proper …

The owners of CC Pets LLC in Harrisburg, PA had their kennel license revoked by the Department of Agriculture following a long history of consumer fraud and other violations. CC Pets had been in trouble in the past for selling sick puppies and misleading customers about the health and breeding qualities of their animals.
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The Fernley City Council will meet on Wednesday October 7th to discuss the introduction of Bill #137. The Bill will revise the city’s Business License Regulations regarding new rules for peddlers and solicitor’s business activities.
Business license requirements are often changed at state or local levels. Corporation Service Company has a comprehensive Business License service that …

Los Angeles County is taking issue with the City of Los Angeles’ business license practices. At the September 29th meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors the board discussed the city’s practice of collecting business license tax on businesses outside of the city limits. The city collects business license tax on businesses located …

As the first state to grade cheese for quality, Wisconsin has very stringent state standards. Before you can become a cheese maker in Wisconsin you’ll need to get a Cheese-maker and Butter-maker License in addition to completing an 18 month internship under a licensed cheese-maker. When you’re ready to sell your cheese you’ll need to …