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Two local digital publishers ask Rich County about business-license rules; county to review ordinances
Summary
Two entrepreneurs representing free or advertising-supported local publications asked the Rich County Commission whether they must obtain the county business license. Commissioners said the county has not previously clarified exemptions for advertising-driven free publications and will consult legal counsel and provide follow-up.
Two local publishers — one identifying a Bear River Media Group franchise and another operating under bearlakeutah.com — told the Rich County Commission on Dec. 10 that they are starting or expanding free, advertising-supported local publications and asked whether the county requires the $50 business license for their operations.
The first presenter described Bear River Media Group as a nationwide franchise of family-friendly, free weekly tabloids and said he was still finishing state LLC paperwork. He asked whether…
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