Licenses

Business Licenses

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Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

The Department provides administration of the Augustus alcoholic beverage code by enforcing regulations that ensure an orderly system of distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

The Augustus Cannabis Regulation Program, within the Department of Business Licensing, issues licenses to cultivators, retailers, distributors, testing laboratories, vertically integrated businesses, and temporary cannabis events.

Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

The Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board exists to protect and serve the consumers of services offered by licensees, through the issuance of licenses, resolution of complaints and the creation of appropriate regulations, accomplished through efficiency, fairness and respect to all those involved.

Board of Nursing

The Board of Nursing serves the public by regulating legislature on the safe practice of nursing in the City. The Board protects the public from unsafe nursing practice, provides approval for all nursing education programs and oversees all licensing.

Body Art Licensing

The Department of Public Health is responsible for regulating Body Artists and Body Art studios by administering permits, performing routine inspections, and investigating complaints. Access online services and information related to body art below.

Real Estate Commission

The Real Estate Commission protects the consumer through the licensing, regulation and enforcement of licensed real estate professionals. We aspire to create a balance between consumer protection and promoting a fair and competitive business environment with an open, simple and user-friendly regulation process.

Board of Accountancy

The Board of Accountancy regulates certified public accountants through a program of examination, licensure for individuals and firms, consumer protection with enforcement, continuing professional education audits, and peer review oversight.

Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

The Augustus Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling board licenses and regulates barbers, beauticians, cosmetology-hairstylists, manicurists, skin care specialists, teachers, shops and schools and registers students who attend these schools.

Division of Educator Certification

The purpose of the department is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools.

Community Care Licensing

Supports continuity of operations for licensed child care facilities at this time (centers, preschools, day care homes and school-age programs).

EMS Certification

Apply for EMS Certification

Banking & Trust

Banks and trust companies need to obtain approval from the Commissioner or the State Banking Board prior to proceeding with a transaction.

Board of Physician & Anesthesiologist Assistants

The Board of Physician & Anesthesiologist Assistants serves the public by regulating legislature on the safe practice of PA & AA in the Augustus. The Board protects the public from unsafe practice, provides approval for all PA/AA education programs and oversees all licensing.

Securities

The Securities Department regulates the offer and sale of securities pursuant to state law. The department registers securities offerings, broker-dealers, investment advisers and their sales-persons and representatives, loan brokers, business brokers and those who offer and sell business opportunities.

Business Registration

To run a business legally, there are certain federal, state, and local licenses and permits that are required. The resources below outline the license and permit process for businesses.

Taxi & Limousine Commission

Want to drive for hire in New York City? Read here to learn which license is best for you, then use the menu on the left to choose the license that you want to apply for.

General Authority for Statistics

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) is a government entity with an independent legal personality. GASTAT’s board of directors is chaired by His Excellency the Minister of Economy and Planning, and consists of the following members: Ministers of Energy, Finance, Human Resources and Social Development, Education, and Industry and Mineral Resources.

Electrical Commission

The Electrical Commission works to keep the citizens of our state and their property safe from the hazards associated with using electricity. The Commission administers the state laws and regulations concerning electrical wiring, inspects wiring installations, investigates complaints related to electrical wiring and licenses all electricians within the state.