5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Orange County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Massage businesses operating in unincorporated Orange County must obtain a county business license and employ practitioners certified by the California Massage Therapy Council under state law.
Retailers selling tobacco or vape products in unincorporated Orange County must hold a state CDTFA tobacco license, and California's flavored-tobacco ban (SB 793) applies countywide regardless of any local licensing scheme.
Secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers in unincorporated Orange County must register with the OC Sheriff and report all transactions daily through the state CAPSS system to deter trafficking in stolen goods.
Operating a commercial auto-repair business from a residence in unincorporated Orange County is prohibited; minor maintenance on personally owned vehicles is allowed within limits set by the OC Zoning Code.
Tow truck operators in unincorporated Orange County must hold California Highway Patrol motor carrier permits and follow Vehicle Code §22658 limits on private-property trespass tows, including signage and immediate-release requirements.
2 cities in Orange County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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