Do you need a License/Permit for a small scale bacteria Culture Lab?

So there is currently a Scholarship I am looking into, and for my submission I want to submit a paper dealing with useful genetic changes in different Substrains of methane producing Bactria.
I'm able to get some older equipment really cheap through some connections, enough to set up a small scale personal lab.
However, I am not sure what LEGAL restrains I might face in doing this.
I'd prefer not to have the FBI and CDC busting down my door.

Anonymous2017-01-01T08:37:20Z

You don't need a permit for the culture of methane producing bacteria (which can occurs naturally.)

But for storing and transporting large quantities of methane gas, you might need a permit since it's a flammable substance.

As for the law enforcement busting your door down, well that might be hard to avoid if your neighbors report you as a possible meth lab owner. Keep a low profile, or talk to the neighbors to avoid any possible misunderstanding.

Athena2017-01-01T05:55:27Z

Yes
The state wants its money.

Anonymous2017-01-01T06:09:00Z

"Land of the free."