Business Licensing & Operations in Hennepin County, MN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hennepin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tattoo & Body Modification

Hennepin County requires a Health Authority license before anyone can own, operate, or work in a body art establishment offering tattoos or piercings.

Hennepin County Body Art License Required

Some Restrictions

Hennepin County Body Art Establishment Ordinance § 4.02

No person shall own or operate a body art establishment without an establishment license. Nor shall any individual perform body art procedures or engage in any enterprises described in Section 2, unless a technician license has been obtained. Each license shall be obtained from the Health Authority pursuant to this ordinance...

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Tobacco Retail License

Hennepin County requires any retailer selling tobacco, e-cigarettes or nicotine products to hold a county license first.

Retail Tobacco License in Hennepin County

Significant Restrictions

Hennepin County Ordinance No. 21 (Retail Tobacco Sales Ordinance), § 4(A)

No person shall sell or offer to sell any Licensed Product without first having obtained a license to do so from the county.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Business Licensing & Operations by City in Hennepin County

1 cities in Hennepin County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MinneapolisPop. 429,954

8 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Auto Repair on Residential Property

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