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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

Drones: Municipal Use and Regulation

Information Memo

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

Published May 15, 2023.

Dangerous Properties

Information Memo

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

Published May 15, 2023.

Liquor Licensing and Regulation

Information Memo

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

Published Jun 3, 2022.