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You must notify the police of any one-on/one-off firearms transactions in Northern Ireland
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You need police permission to purchase or acquire explosives for purposes other than blasting
You need a licence to sell alcohol away from your usual alcohol trading premises for a special occasion
You need a European firearms pass from the PSNI to travel with listed firearms through European countries
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You need a wildlife licence if you want to keep, breed or exhibit birds of prey in Northern Ireland
If you run a hairdressing or barbers business in Northern Ireland, you may have to register with your local district council so that they can check you're following health and safety rules
You need to be registered with the Health and Social Care Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) to operate a domiciliary care service in Northern Ireland
You need a wildlife licence if you want to shoot cormorants for the purpose of preventing serious damage to a fishery in Northern Ireland
You must get a licence before you can take, kill or disturb wild birds and animals in Northern Ireland - fees, restrictions, fines, penalties
You need a licence to operate a day care setting in Northern Ireland
You must register your private members' club if you intend to supply, consume or keep for supply any alcohol on your premises
You need an amusement permit to operate gaming machines in Northern Ireland
To promote a lottery you need to register with a local authority in Northern Ireland
You need to register with your local Health and Social Services Board (HSBB) if you operate a children's day care service for children under 12
You must register all your cattle individually with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD)
To offer regulated qualifications in Northern Ireland, you need to register with the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)
You must have a licence for a child to take part in a public performance in Northern Ireland
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