Susanville compliance requirements

Businesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...

Businesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...

All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...

Businesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...

The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...

The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...

Businesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...

Under the Air Toxics Hot Spots Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588), facilities emitting 10 or more tons per year of criteria air pollutants must submit an emissions inventory report to their loca...

Catering businesses serving alcohol at client locations must obtain a Type 58 Caterer's Permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Requires a commissary (licensed premises) and allows s...

California ABC Type 04 Distilled Spirits Manufacturer license authorizes the distillation and rectification of spirits, and the sale of distilled spirits to wholesalers and on the licensed premises. D...

California ABC Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine license authorizes a retail establishment (grocery store, convenience store, drug store) to sell beer and wine in sealed containers for off-premises consu...

California ABC Type 21 Off-Sale General license authorizes a retail store (package store, liquor store) to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits in sealed containers for off-premises consumption. Req...

California ABC Type 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine license authorizes a bona fide eating place (restaurant) to sell beer and wine (no distilled spirits) for on-premises consumption. Lower cost alternative t...

Annual renewal of the California ABC Type 47 On-Sale General license for restaurants. Renewal must be completed before the license anniversary date to avoid late penalties. Renewal fee varies by count...

California ABC Type 47 On-Sale General license authorizes a bona fide eating place (restaurant) to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises. Required before selling any a...

Bars and taverns where alcohol is the primary revenue source (50%+ of revenue from alcohol sales, not food) must obtain a Type 48 Public Premises license from ABC. Different from Type 47 (restaurant) ...

California ABC Type 23 Small Beer Manufacturer license authorizes the manufacture of beer (under 60,000 barrels per year) and sale to wholesalers, retailers, and on the licensed premises. Breweries an...

All businesses in Lassen County that own or lease taxable personal property (furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, computers, supplies, leasehold improvements, etc.) must file an annual Business ...

Under Lassen County Zoning Code Chapter 18.113, a Certificate of Conditional Use may be issued as a means of permitting and regulating the establishment and/or operation of specified uses in specified...

A building permit is required from the Lassen County Planning and Building Services Department for all new construction, remodeling, additions, alterations, or tenant improvements to commercial buildi...

Any person operating a cottage food operation (CFO) in Lassen County must register (Class A - direct sales only) or obtain a permit (Class B - direct and indirect sales) from the Lassen County Environ...

An Encroachment Permit is required from the Lassen County Public Works Department for all construction activities or installations that take place within the County road right-of-way. This includes dr...

Any person or entity regularly transacting business for profit under a fictitious name (a name other than their legal name) in Lassen County must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Las...

Under Lassen County Code, a fire safety inspection is required for any new structures, additions, or other building permits identified as requiring a fire safety inspection in unincorporated Lassen Co...

All food facilities in Lassen County that store, prepare, package, serve, vend, or otherwise provide food for human consumption must obtain a Health Permit from the Lassen County Environmental Health ...

A grading permit is required from the Lassen County Planning and Building Services Department for any grading, excavation, or earthwork activity in unincorporated Lassen County. Under Lassen County Co...

Any business in Lassen County that handles, stores, or uses hazardous materials at or above reportable threshold quantities must submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) through the Californi...

All businesses operating within Susanville city limits must obtain a city business license from the Finance Department before commencing operations. This includes storefront businesses, home-based bus...

Businesses wishing to play amplified music (live or recorded) that may be audible outside their premises must obtain an Amplified Music permit from the Susanville Police Department. The Police Chief r...

A building permit is required from the Susanville Building Division before erecting, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, improving, converting, or demolishing any building or structure within city...

Certain business types or land uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Susanville Planning Commission before operating. This applies to uses that are conditionally permitted in a zone dis...

All storefront businesses opening in Susanville must submit a Fire Inspection Application with their business license application and undergo a fire and life safety inspection by the Susanville Fire D...

Businesses that store, handle, or use hazardous materials (flammable/combustible liquids, compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, explosives, LP-gas, etc.) must obtain an annual fire operational permit f...

Businesses that operate as places of assembly (restaurants with dining areas, event venues, theaters, churches with public gatherings, etc.) must obtain an annual fire operational permit from the Susa...

Auto repair shops, garages, and motor fuel-dispensing facilities (gas stations) operating in Susanville must obtain an annual fire operational permit from the Susanville Fire Department under the Cali...

Any business conducted from a residential property within city limits requires a Home Occupation Permit from the Planning Division under Title 17 (Zoning). Home-based businesses must also complete the...

Mobile vendors, food trucks, and delivery vendors operating within Susanville city limits must obtain a city business license using the Mobile Vendor Application in addition to the standard Business L...