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Keep current on the latest information on the environmental fees businesses & organizations must pay.

A checklist for determining compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction & Management Act of 1989

The Contra Costa County Board or Supervisors adopted an ordinance that requires owners of construction/demolition projects at least 5,000 square feet in size to reuse/recycle at least 50% of the construction and demolition debris.

If your business is dealing with any hazardous or toxic substances, you may want to review the laws, regulations, and policies.

General information about business licenses: cost, requirements, and exemptions.

County business licenses are handled by the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office

Information on licensed occupations for California and other states.

A link to federal government information on business licenses and permits by state, city or zip code

If you are locating your business in a city, check that city's code. This site links to local ordinance codes and charters of about 150 online city and county codes, several with accompanying charters, fire codes, zoning maps, and other documents

29 California Codes are searchable online except the California Building Code which is privately published. Business start-ups often consult the Business & Professions Code or the California Corporations Code.

The CCR consists of 28 titles and contains the regulations of approximately 200 regulatory agencies. A regulation is a rule adopted by a state regulatory agency to implement, interpret, or make specific the law enforced or administered by it, or to govern its procedure.

Frequently asked questions about obtaining a seller's permit in California.

Offers direct Internet links and contact information to state, local, regional, and federal permitting authorities for more information.

Building Permits are required before you erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure.

From the Contra Costa Community Development Department. If you are doing business in an incorporated city, you will need to contact the particular city's government for permit and licensing information.