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In order to operate a business in Louisiana, the proper federal, state, and local business licenses and permits must be obtained. Louisiana’s First Stop Shop is in the Secretary of State’s office in Baton Rouge, which can provide information about these requirements and maintains a database of helpful local contacts.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality runs the non-regulatory Small Business Assistance Program to provide technical assistance to small business owners in complying with state and federal environmental regulations. The LDEQ offers a pre-permit meeting with potential and current businesses to detail the procedures and timeline involved in the environmental permitting process.
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