Issues seller’s permit, requires use tax registration, and collects sales and use taxes. Web site has online application and questions-and-answers.
Maintains list of approved secured prescription form printers; report lost or stolen prescription forms to this agency.
California Law
Business permits made simple.
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety & Health)
Enforces laws prohibiting discrimination and harrassment and law allowing pregnancy, disability, and medical leaves.
Department of Health Care Services
Department of Insurance
- Health Provider Complaints
File a complaint with the department to get help in resolving complaints regarding improper denial or delay in payment of a claim and on other claim matters.
Department of Managed Care
- Health Care Providers
Contact the department to assist patients file a grievance with a health plan or obtain an independent medical review. If you went through a health plan’s dispute resolution process and you disagree with the result, you can file a complaint with the department.
Department of Public Health
- Medical Waste Management Program
Enforces the state Medical Waste Management Act. On this Web site are the law, approved alternative waste treatment technologies, approved mail-back sharps systems, list of local enforcement agencies and contacts, and approved waste transporters
- Radiologic Health Branch
Enforces radiation regulations and conducts periodic inspections. All sources of radiation must be registered with the agency. Registration form is online.
Department of Toxic Substances Control
A Resource for complying with state and federal disability access laws.
Handles employee wage & hour complaints, provides information on employing minors, and more.
Employment Development Department
Register with this agency as an employer, and to file and pay taxes.
Has sample forms for responding to data breaches.
Tax information for starting, running or closing your business.