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ABA Family Legal Guide

Forming and Operating a Small Business

Starting a Business

Rules, Regulations, Licenses, and Permits

Are there regulations that affect all businesses?

Some kinds of regulations affect--or potentially affect--all businesses:

  • Businesses open to the public must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You may be able to get information about it through your city or state's economic development office.
  • Building codes set certain standards that construction must meet; they also may require you to get a permit if you do renovations. You can get information from your locality's department of building or department of safety.
  • Zoning ordinances regulate which types of business are permitted in certain areas.
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