A Guide To STARTING A BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA 44th Ed 2026

REGULATED ACTIVITY

DEPARTMENT

CONTACT

Fire Protection (see Fireworks Display, Sprinkler Systems, Tanks) Firearms (see also Explosives) Firearms Training Instructor Certification -Organizations /

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), MN, Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms U.S. National Licensing Center

651-793-2754

Instructors

Federally Licensed Gun Dealers

Firefighter

Licensed Firefighter Qualified Instructor

Firefighter Training & Education, (MBFTE)

651-201-7257

Minnesota Board of

Fireworks Display Fireworks Operator (Public Display) Certification Fireworks Display Permit -Indoor / Outdoors Displays Fish / Fishing (see also Bait) Fish Processing / Smoking Operation Permit Endangered and Threatened Species Permits Live Fish Transportation Importation and Stocking Permit Educational Fishing License Waiver for Students Fisheries Research Permit Application Aquaruim Faciltiy License Aquatic Farm License -R/NR Commercial Netting of Fish Fish Packer / Vendor License Frogs - Purchase, Possess and Transport/Sell -R/NR Frogs - Take, Possess, Transport, Sell Private Fish Hatchery Licenses Food Bulk Milk Hauler & Sampler License Fish Processing Operation / Smoking Operation Permit Fishing Tournament Permit Non-Resident Frozen Food Retail Food Handler / Wholesale Food Handler Licenses Special Event Food Stand Wholesale Food Processor/Manufacturer Wholesale Food Processor/Manufacturer License USDA Livestock Meat Packing Company / Agent License Dairy Plant License /MN Farmstead Cheese Permit Egg Grading & Sales for Small Producers Exempt from Licensing Exemption Registration Minnesota Grown Logo Labeling License Food Certificate for Export/Certificate of Free Sale Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Wild Rice Dealer License / Wild Rice Harvest License Cottage Food Producer Registration Food, Beverage and Lodging License

State Fire Marshall,

651-201-7200

Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of

Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-201-6027 651-259-5073 651-259-5200

Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-259-5236

Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-296-6157

Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of

507-412-7255 651-201-6027 651-201-6062

Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of

651-707-7751 651-201-6630

Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Health (MDH), Minnesota Dept. of Health (MDH), Minnesota Dept. of Health (MDH), Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-201-6140 651-201-6197 651-201-4500

651-296-6157

Forest Products Firewood Producer Certification Special Product and Fuelwood Permits Timber Sales Purchaser Registration Foster Care Adult Foster Care License (Rule 203) Child Foster Care Center License (Rule 3)

Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

888-545-6684 651-259-5268

Contact County Social Services or Children, Youth, and Families, Minnesota

651-539-8300

Dept. of

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