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Adult Foster Care
Adult Foster Care provider requirements and resources.
Auctioneer
Requirements and process for obtaining an Auctioneer license.
Child Care
Child Care provider requirements and resources.
Child Foster Care
Child Foster Care provider requirements and resources.
Fireworks
Fireworks permits are issued through the Auditor-Treasurer's Office for displays taking place within Stearns County.
Food Service
Includes food and beverage service, mobile units, and special event food stands.
Gambling
Requirements and process for obtaining an Gambling license.
Large Gathering
A Large Gathering permit is required any time there is an event in the unincorporated areas of Stearns County that will have 1,000 or more people in attendance.
Liquor
Stearns County Alcohol Ordinance Number 409 details the restrictions and regulations around alcoholic beverages.
Lodging
Includes campgrounds and camp areas, lodging, manufactured home parks, pools, and vacation rentals.
Tobacco
An annual license from Public Health is required to sell tobacco or tobacco products within areas of Stearns County located outside of cities and towns which license and regulate retail tobacco sales.
Transient Merchant
Requirements and process for transient merchants wanting to do business in Stearns County.
Water Exhibition
Required for an event or exhibition held on a Stearns County lake or river. Examples include fishing tournament, boat race, and ski show.