STEP 10: Obtain other permits.

· The following is NOT a comprehensive list of special licenses required. Contact the Research and Analysis Section of the Arkansas Employment Security Division at 501-682-1543 to find out if your particular occupation requires an occupational license or permit.

· Any businesses serving alcohol:

o State permits are obtained through ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control). Their phone number is 501-682-1105 and they are located at 1515 West 7th Street (the “1515 Building”), Suite 503 in Little Rock.

o City permits are issued by the Treasury Management Division. To obtain your alcohol permits, call 501-371-4566. You will need copies of your state permit(s) before you can obtain your city permit(s).

· Any businesses selling tobacco:

o State permits are obtained through the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board, located at 101 East Capitol Avenue (the Main Street Mall building), suite 204 in Little Rock. Their phone number is 501-682-9756.

o City permits are issued by the Treasury Management Division. For questions regarding tobacco permits, call 501-371-4568.

· Contractors:

o For information regarding state licensing, contact the Contractors Licensing Board at 501-372-4661. Their office is located at 4100 Richards Road in North Little Rock (two blocks north of East McCain Boulevard, near the Wal-Mart Supercenter)

o For information regarding city permits, call the Permits office at 501-371-4832. They are located at 723 West Markham Street (Planning and Development Building), 2nd Floor.

· Restaurants and Lodging:

o Most restaurants are required to charge the Advertising and Promotion 2% Supplemental Tax (also known as the “hamburger tax”). Lodging is subject to a 4% tax collected by the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission. Call 501-370-3205 or visit the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission at 101 S Spring Street. Their offices are located on the 4th floor.

o Any restaurants or other business preparing and/or cooking food (i.e. not selling pre-packaged food) must have their business inspected by the State Department of Health. For more information, and to schedule an appointment, call 501-661-2171. Their offices are located at 4815 West Markham Street in Little Rock (two blocks East of Fair Park Boulevard, near War Memorial Park).