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A Guide To Starting a Business In Brown County

OHIO POSTING REQUIREMENTS 

Employers are required by law to post the State of Ohio Minimum Wage Information and Minor Labor Laws. 
Both posters are available from: 
Ohio Dept. of Industrial Relations 
Div. of Prevailing Wage, Minimum Wage, and Minors 
PO Box 825 
Columbus, OH  43216 
614-466-4340 

Ohio Fair Employment Practices Law 
Poster available from: 
Ohio Civil Rights Commission 
2209 Parson Ave. 
Columbus, OH  43215 
614-466-2785 
http://www.state.oh.us/crc 
If full cash refunds are not made on returned merchandise, a store's policy on returned goods must be posted prominently. 

ZONING REQUIREMENTS 
It is important to make sure that a prospective business location is properly zoned for your specific purposes.  Zoning information is available from your local village office. 

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
Any business involved in food preparation must apply for a license to conduct a food service operation.  The fee, based on seating capacity of the establishment, is renewable yearly.  An inspection of facilities will follow the submission of license application.  For further information, contact the Brown County Health Department. 

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