Business Licensing & Operations in Brown County, WI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Brown County, Wisconsin.
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Tattoo & Body Modification
Brown County adopts the state tattoo and body-piercing code (Wis. Admin. Code ch. HFS 173) by reference, regulating tattooists, body piercers, and their establishments countywide to protect public health and safety.
Brown County Tattoo and Piercing Rules
Some RestrictionsBrown County Code § 37.05(5)
(5) Incorporation of Provisions of Ch. HFS 173, Wisconsin Administrative Code, Relating to Tattooing and Body Piercing. This chapter incorporates, by reference, the applicable laws as set forth in Chapters 250 to 255, Wisconsin Statutes, and the rules and regulations set forth in Ch. HFS 173 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code relating to the regulation of tattooists, tattoo establishments...
Pawnbrokers
Pawnbrokers doing business in unincorporated Brown County, Wisconsin operate under Wis. Stat. § 134.71 as adopted by the county, plus local daily-transaction reporting and photo-documentation duties enforced by the Sheriff's office: separate from any license Green Bay or another city issues.
Brown County Pawnbroker License Rules
Some RestrictionsBrown County Code § 30.08(1)
30.08 PAWN BROKERS AND SECONDHAND ARTICLE AND JEWELRY DEALERS. (1) PURPOSE AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY. Section 134.71, Wis. Stats., is hereby adopted and, by reference, made a part of this chapter with the same force and effect as though fully set out herein notwithstanding the below Subsections. Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a violation of this ch...
Business Licensing & Operations by City in Brown County
3 cities in Brown County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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