Legal Question in Business Law in California

operating silk screen print machine at home

we have home based business and we had contractors who manufactured our apparel products. we are thinking to purchase a silk screen printing machine and operate in our garage. We do have manufacturer's license. Is it illegal operating a machine at home ?


Asked on 4/29/08, 6:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stanley Moerbeek The Law Offices of Stanley L Moerbeek

Re: operating silk screen print machine at home

Probably, on a least two counts. It will probably be a violation of the city/county zoning regulations. Second, it will also violate Air Quality Management District requirements regarding chemical vapors released into the atmosphere. Also, you will need a business license which may give you away to the authorities about the other two issues. Doing business out a residence is always risky.

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Answered on 4/29/08, 8:30 pm


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