Suspends fines for certain first-time paperwork violations committed by small businesses.
This bill suspends fines for minor first-time paperwork errors by small businesses related to state agency reporting. It applies to businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees (aligned with federal Small Business Act definitions), excluding violations involving taxes, public safety risks, or uncorrected errors after six months. If a violation poses a public safety danger, the agency may still impose a fine unless the business corrects it within 24 hours. Exceptions include violations causing serious harm, interfering with criminal investigations, or failing to correct errors timely.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
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Aura Dunn
RRepublican
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Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Don Guardian
RRepublican
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