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 Certification

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) , MN, Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

651-793-1076

Federally Licensed Gun Dealers

404-417-2750 866-662-2750

U.S. National Licensing Center

Firefighter

Licensed Firefighter Qualified Instructor

Firefighter Training & Education, (MBFTE)

651-201-7259

Minnesota Board of

Fireworks Display

Fireworks Display Operator

State Fire Marshall,

612-386-4657

Fireworks Display Permit -Outdoor / Indoor Displays

Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of

Fish / Fishing (see also Bait ) Fish Processing / Smoking Operation Permit

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

651-201-6027 651-259-5090 651-259-5200

Endangered Species Permit Fishing Tournament Permit

Live Fish Transportation Importation and Stocking Permit Educational Fishing License Waiver for Students

Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-259-5236

Fisheries Research Permit Application Aquaruim Faciltiy License / Aquatic Farm License -R/NR Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-259-5807

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 100% Service Connected Disabled Veteran Permanent Angling License / 100% Disabled Veteran License Card Food Bulk Milk Hauler & Sampler License Fish Processing / Smoking Operation Permit Special Event Food Stand Wholesale Food Processor/Manufacturer Wholesale Food Processor or Manufacturer License USDA Food Broker License Cottage Food Producer Registration Non-Resident Frozen Food Retail Food Handler / Wholesale Food Handler Licenses Wholesale Food Handler License 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 Wholesale Produce Dealers License Food Certificate for Export/Certificate of Free Sale Food, Beverage and Lodging License Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian Registration License Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (MCFPM) Wild Rice Dealer License / Wild Rice Harvest License

Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of

651-296-6157

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

507-412-7255 651-201-6027

Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Dept. of

651-201-6062

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

651-201-6290 651-201-6300

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

651-201-6510 651-201-6620 651-201-6676 651-201-4500

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

651-201-4500 651-355-0147

Forest Products Firewood Producer Certification

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

888-545-6684 651-259-5280

Permit to Cut Timber

Special Product and Fuelwood Permits

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