Licensing

The city council has established a uniform system for the issuance, revocation, suspension, and renewal of licenses for all activities for which licenses are required by City Code.

It is unlawful to engage in a trade, profession, business, or privilege in the city for which a license is required without first obtaining a license from the City in the manner provided in this section.

CITY-ISSUED CERTIFICATES
A licensee must carry the city-issued license certificate at all times while engaged in the activity for which the license was granted. Where the licensed activity is conducted at a fixed place of business or establishment, the certificate must be exhibited at all times in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The licensee must present the license certificate upon request to any police officer or authorized representative of the city. Licenses are not transferable.

NEW BUSINESSES
Before opening a new business, complete the Business Information Form. This form is routed to appropriate staff for review to answer any questions relating to licensing, zoning, health regulations, and permits. The City of Crystal does not have a general business license.

The following list is not inclusive of all city-issued licenses; rather, it contains the most common types. 

Application Forms	City Code Chapter / Section	License  Valid Dates	Approved License Lists (if applicable)
Animal (multiple) (non-commercial & commercial)	910	May 1 - April 30	n/a
Dog Licenses not required. Current rabies vaccinations are required.	910	n/a	n/a
Edible Cannabinoid Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Product Retailer	Chapter 11	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	n/a
Garbage and Refuse Hauler Application	605	Oct. 1 - Sept. 30	Garbage & Refuse Hauler List
Lawful Gambling (call 763-531-1145 for information)	1130	n/a	n/a
Liquor (call 763-531-1145 for information)	1200	July 1 - June 30	n/a
Massage Therapy	1140	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	n/a
Pawnbroker (call 763-531-1145 for information)	1125	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	n/a
Rental (single-family, duplex, triplex, fourplex, 5+ units)	425	Annually	n/a
Second Hand Goods Dealer Second Hand Goods Dealer (exempt)	1120	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	n/a
Solicitor, Peddler, Transient Merchant Transient Merchant - Farm Non-Profit and Free Expression	1110	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	Solicitors List
Tobacco (call 763-531-1145 for information)	1105	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	n/a
Tree Trimmer	1115	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31	Tree Trimmer List

Food service establishments, lodging establishments, and public swimming pools: Hennepin County Environmental Health inspects and licenses all such establishments. If you have questions or wish to file a report, please contact them at (612) 543-5200 or [email protected]. Their website is www.hennepin.us/envhealth.

Grocery and convenience stores, as well as all vending and pre-packaged food operations: these are inspected and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. For answers to your question or to file a report related to grocery and convenience stores, vending, or pre-packaged food operations, contact State Food Inspector David Seipel at 651-429-8598 or [email protected].

Body Art (Tattooing) and Piercing Establishments: These businesses are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health's Compliance Monitoring Division, Health Occupations Program. You may contact them at (651) 201-3731 or [email protected].