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Regulations and Licensing

Cities have authority under state law to control certain occupations and activities to provide for the general welfare and good order of the city. Commonly licensed and regulated areas include liquor sales, lawful gambling and activities of peddlers and transient merchants.

Resources

Regulating Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants

Information Memo

Describes possible ways cities can regulate peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants.

Published Jun 26, 2020.

Animal Regulation in Cities

Information Memo

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

Published Feb 26, 2020.