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  • Start with where your business is located and where it will operate. A county license may apply only to unincorporated areas or specific activities; cities can have their own requirements.
  • Some county offices provide guidance or referrals and do not issue a general business license. Read the entry before choosing an application.
  • A business license or tax certificate, an FBN/DBA filing, business entity registration and a professional license serve different purposes. Zoning, health and other activity permits may also apply. Business stormwater registration is a separate local programme where required.
  • Check the license period, renewal date and rules for changes in ownership or location. A renewal may not cover a move or a new owner. Fees and application steps depend on the license category.

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Agricultural Commissioner’s Office — commercial cannabis licensing

Business licensing requirements and referrals depend on the business activity and its location. Read the specific service scope before applying.

Commercial cannabis business-license information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Review the specific county cannabis programme and application resources. Current availability by zone and type still needs confirmation; this is not a general business-license guide.

Source checked October 16, 2026

Inyo County official website · Inyo County commercial cannabis licensing and department roles (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Commercial cannabis activities are permitted by two Inyo County departments, the Agricultural Commissioner's Office and the Planning Department.

Saved evidence: baf6eee59c545a57 · Agent source review

Commercial cannabis application checklist and county form resources (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use the county cannabis checklist, application and supporting form directory. This review does not establish an open allocation for your zone or completion of all permits.

Source checked October 16, 2026

Inyo County official website · Inyo County business forms (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Cannabis Documents and Forms Cannabis Application Checklist

Saved evidence: 4892c6b8f5224513 · Agent source review

Cannabis business change notification and permit-change resources (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The county lists separate business-change notification and permit-change request documents. Review the relevant form before seeking a change.

Source checked October 16, 2026

Inyo County official website · Inyo County business forms (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business Change Notification Form

Saved evidence: 4892c6b8f5224513 · Agent source review

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