In driving thru Michigan I have seen signs: Zoned Comumity Permits Required.
In general, you can get permit information from the local goverment offices.
If the question is more like: How much work can I do before I neeed a permit? (Do I need a permit to replace a recept?)
This is a legal matter. If the electrictian and AHJ are on conflicting sides, a court needs to decide.
