Identify current laws and regulations affecting the establishment and operation of businesses.
Identification should include resources for researching business laws, codes, and regulations. These may include
- business licensure
- professional licensure
- zoning codes
- city ordinances
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
- insurance requirements
- labor laws
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statutes
- federal, state, and local taxes
- interstate vs. intrastate law.