Business Licenses and Permits

The City of Warrenton, Oregon is being called upon to increase their enforcement of business licensing ordinances.
Members of the Warrenton Business Association have asked officials to invest in stricter enforcement of business license codes, according to the Daily Astorian, in an attempt to crack down on competitors that operate unlawfully and …

A cell phone store in Sauk Village, Illinois has had their business license revoked amidst accusations of illegal activity.
The Hook Up has been left without a license as a result of allegations that they had stolen televisions, computers and other electronic equipment in the store, according to the NWI Times.
Sauk Village police …

Businesses in St. Anthony, Minnesota are being encouraged to apply for the city’s new business license.
The Standard Journal reported that officials have issued a newsletter to locals, containing a license application form for businesses.
Applications for a business license must be delivered to St. Anthony’s City Hall before January 1st 2012.
Companies in St. …

Napa Valley Casino has won its case against American Canyon, California.
The company has received a reprieve from losing its business license after employees, friends and relatives picketed the front of City Hall and packed the council chamber for the hearing to decide the fate of the casino, according to the American …

Businesses in Alabama are being reminded they only have two days left until the business license renewal deadlines passes.
The state extended the deadline for the renewal of licenses until November 30th to account for the extra work caused by the introduction of the state’s new immigration laws.
If businesses fail to register …

Businesses in Richmond, Virginia (VA) that operate without a license could now face legal penalties.
Last week the city adopted new ordinances making operating without a business license a Class A misdemeanor, the Richmond Register reported.
Under the new ordinances, businesses that fail to obtain a license could now be ordered to pay …

The way in which business and liquor licenses are handled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is set to change.
Officials have given their first round of approval to measures that will allow the city to withhold a license until applicants comply with city codes, the South East Missourian reported.
Currently, the City Council can only …

Problems over Alabama’s immigrations laws are continuing in Randolph County.
The deadline for business license applications was extended to November 30th following the introduction of the law, because of technical difficulties which prevented some businesses from obtaining a license.
Administrators are reporting that they repeatedly have to send citizens home to collect …

Metal collectors in Richmond County, Georgia are continuing to flout business licensing laws.
The Augusta Chronicle reported an increase in the number of people putting signs on the side of trucks stating they buy scrap metal or will pay for metal without business licenses.
County sheriff investigator Kendall Brown explained that, just because …

Following the successful business license application of a gun shop in the village of Oak Park, Illinois, residents have voiced concerns over what the shop might mean for the neighborhood.
Although no inventory will be kept on site at Windy City Firearms, according to OakPark.com, locals will hold a forum to learn more …