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To sell liquor, beer & wine in California a business must apply for a license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and local regulatory agencies. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Alcohol Beverage Licenses
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Barber shops and beauty salons in California must understand that both the establishment and the professionals providing services are separately licensed. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Barber Shops & Beauty Salons
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General engineering and general building contractors usually oversee projects and coordinate the specific licensed subcontractors for a job while specialty or subcontractors usually are hired to perform a single job. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Building & Engineering Contractor
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A business consultant refers to a person who provides advice to businesses, often focused on a specific area of expertise. Business consultants frequently operate as sole proprietors but may also work in partnerships or form companies. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Business Consultants
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State agencies are in the process of developing regulations to license cultivators, manufacturers, distributors and sellers of cannabis for both medical and adult-use. Regulatory agencies will be implementing a licensing program and a Track & Trace system to record the movement of cannabis through the distribution chain. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Cannabis Operation
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A catering business refers to a business engaged in the preparation of food for service at various venues as determined by clients. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Catering Businesses
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A fitness center may also be referred to as a gym, health club, or personal training studio and is a place that houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise. Some facilities include services such as group exercise classes or personal training. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Fitness Centers
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Janitorial service is a type of commercial cleaning that tackles different tasks in professional office environments, including financial facilities, medical, dental, and chiropractic premises, factory offices, etc. The service providers are typically referred to as cleaners, janitors, or custodians. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Janitorial Business
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A mobile food vendor refers to a person who is engaged in the sale of foods from a truck, trailer, or other moveable wheeled equipment during specified hours of operation. Local requirements vary, but this guide provides a list of general local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Mobile Food Vendors
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The most common types of nonprofit corporations established in California are public benefit corporations, mutual benefit corporations, and religious corporations. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these organizations.
Nonprofit Corporations
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An online business refers to a business that conducts transactions over the internet. Some online businesses maintain a warehouse to store goods that will be shipped while others are based in private residences. This guide provides a list of general local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Online Business
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Photography and videography businesses refer to a person who provides photographic or film services, including the documentation of events, people, places, and things, and processing the photographs or film. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that may apply to these business types.
Photographer
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Physical Therapists are licensed health care professionals who evaluate a patient’s physical status, establish a plan of care, and administer treatments. This guide provides a list of local, state, and federal requirements that apply to these business types.
Physical Therapist
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A retail store is engaged in selling products directly to consumers. The information provided in this guide is intended for retailers of general merchandise. It is important to note that some items, such as alcohol, food, firearms, tobacco, and tires, are regulated beyond the information given in this Quick Start Guide.
Restaurants, Bakeries & Bars
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A retail store is engaged in selling products directly to consumers. The information provided in this guide is intended for retailers of general merchandise. It is important to note that some items, such as alcohol, food, firearms, tobacco, and tires, are regulated beyond the information given in this Quick Start Guide.
Retail Stores
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Software developers create digital applications (apps) and tools for mobile and desktop devices. The types of creations which these developers make can be anything from a messaging app on your phone to a cyber-security application on your desktop. Developers wishing to start a business in California in this industry should be aware of the following federal, state, and local laws.