New Law in Effect for Gun Dealers
On September 25, 2021 a new law went into effect that impacts businesses selling guns to the public. SB 554 (2013) states the following in Section 7:
SECTION 7. A gun dealer shall post in a prominent location in the gun dealer’s place of business a notice, in block letters not less than one inch in height, that states, “The purchaser of a firearm has an obligation to store firearms in a safe manner and to prevent unsupervised access to a firearm by a minor. If a minor or unauthorized person obtains access to a firearm and the owner failed to store the firearm in a safe manner, the owner may be in violation of the law.”
Oregon doesn’t have many requirements for businesses when it comes to firearms. There is no state agency regulating the repair or selling of firearms beyond the Oregon State Police requirement involving background checks.
Gun dealers wishing to comply with this law may choose to engage with a custom sign maker of their choice, and we encourage you to shop locally and support small businesses.
License Spotlight
Starting January 1, 2022, any Oregon retailer selling tobacco, cigarettes, or inhalant delivery systems must be licensed. Depending on the physical location of the retail establishment, licensing may be through either the Oregon Department of Revenue or a local government that continues their existing Tobacco Retail License program. Products being sold requiring this license include cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and vaping devices.
The license costs $953, and you can get one through Revenue Online or through methods developed by the applicable city or county. Learn more on the Department of Revenue website.
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O true apothecary!
Perhaps you’re a fan of Schitt’s Creek and, like David and Patrick, have been inspired to open a shop of your own that sells boutique lotions, soaps, lip balms, and an assortment of other local crafts and sundries. Fantastic! Remember, though, whether you’re selling online or in a brick-and-mortar shop, you can’t call yourself an apothecary without a license from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
According to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 689.225(2), “a person may not take, use or exhibit the title of pharmacist or the title of druggist or apothecary, or any other title or description of like import unless the person is licensed to practice pharmacy” in the State of Oregon. In other words, you’ll be up the proverbial creek without a paddle if you do business as an apothecary and you’re not licensed.
Questions? Please contact the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
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About OSBA
Launched in January 2014, the Office of Small Business Assistance helps the Oregon small business community in several ways:
- We help people get answers to questions about starting, running, or closing a business in our state. We can answer some questions ourselves, and we help to connect people with better resources. We define a small business as having 100 or fewer employees.
- We assist small businesses in their interactions with state and local agencies, including government regulations; enforcement actions; and administrative issues such as processing paperwork, receiving payment from an agency, or issues concerning a government contract.
- We can investigate complaints from small businesses who feel that a situation with a state agency is particularly bad. When we conclude an investigation, we produce a report that contains recommendations to the agency.
OSBA’s team includes three advocates, an intake specialist, and a public outreach facilitator. Our intake specialist is the first line of contact for small businesses and entrepreneurs; our advocates answer complex questions, investigate complaints, and analyze data collected by the office; and our public outreach facilitator runs regular notary training seminars, and assists in outreach events, publications, and getting information out to the people of Oregon. If you have questions about operating your business in Oregon, or you’re having issues with a government agency, contact us today.
New Business Registrations
The last few months of 2021 showed a continued overall increase in the number of new business registrations. This is a trend we are seeing around the country, and it’s a positive economic indicator.
- September: 6,843 (+7.4% from 2020)
- October: 6,626 (-0.3% from 2020)
- November: 6,684 (+12% from 2020)
- Total Active Filings: 504,745 (+5.7% from 2020)
For more details and additional data, visit Business Records & Statistics on the Corporation Division web page.
The new Oregon Employers Guide and the Oregon Start a Business Guide are available! Published by OSBA, the guides offer comprehensive advice and links to resources for entrepreneurs hoping to start a business, and for employers seeking to understand the requirements for hiring, managing, and caring for employees.
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