Regulations and Licensing

Outlines requirements to regulate the collection and disposal of solid waste and the roles of state and county oversight.

Describes how cities may control pets, farm animals, exotic animals, and newly popular hobbies of keeping bees or chickens.

Learn about types of liquor licenses and criteria that applicants and their establishments must meet.

Learn about the tools available to cities under state law to remedy unhealthy and dangerous properties.

Understand the basic concepts in licensing such as city authority, constitutional issues, preemption and limitation and fees.

City authority to regulate various activities city comes from state law. Learn about activities cities most commonly regulate and license.

Learn what gambling is allowed in Minnesota, like pull-tabs and raffles, and which organizations may conduct them.

Understand the city’s role in operating a municipal liquor store.

Learn about regulating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts, mini-trucks, motorized foot scooters, pocket bikes, mini-motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and electric-assisted bicycles.

Outlines legal developments surrounding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones.