Call 800.927.9800 | Outside the U.S. & Canada +1.302.636.5400Some lawmakers would like to see the sale of liquor moved from the state to the private sector. This change would provide approximately $33 million by selling the state owned distribution center. It could also provide the opportunity for individuals and companies to buy business licenses which would provide ongoing revenue to the state.
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Millville, DE has implemented a town ordinance regarding tents used by businesses. The new rules require businesses to have a permit before putting up a tent, and also outlines when, where and for how long the tent can remain standing.
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Each December the city of Montgomery, AL sends a fee schedule to remind businesses to pay their business license fee. Businesses usually have about a month to pay the annual fee, however an error on the schedule was discovered and city officials were notified.
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Businesses in Richland County, SC that have the required no-smoking signs installed will not be fined if the patrons disregard the county's no-smoking law. Businesses that do not have the required no-smoking signs and allow their patrons to smoke will have to pay a $25.00 fee and might have their business license revoked.
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County supervisors in San Mateo County, California are searching for ways to eliminate the county's budget deficit. One idea is to create a comprehensive business license tax along with a parking tax, rental car tax and utility tax. It is estimated that these new taxes could generate $2 million in revenue. On February 9th the board will discuss the business license tax and determine when the proposition will end up on the ballot so voters can weigh in.
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The City Council in Ocean City, Maryland is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would require a medallion for each taxi in addition to their current fees. Medallions would cost taxi owners $1,500 each with a renewal fee of $500 per year. Taxi owners would be allowed to sell their medallions but they would need to pay the city 25% of the purchase price. Currently taxi owners in Ocean City are required to pay $300 for a business license and $210 in inspection fees.
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Tulare County, CA has passed an ordinance requiring mobile food vendors to have a business license. Starting March 1, this and other guidelines regarding how to run a food cart, will take effect. Other guidelines include permissible hours of operation, acceptable locations, and obtaining permission from property owners.
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Businesses in Portland, Oregon are about to feel more pain if a tax increase is followed through with. Like many towns and cities, Portland is trying to find extra revenue due to mismanaged and fiscally irresponsible government. City officials believe a massive tax increase will be the solution.
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Businesses in Scottsboro, AL have only until February 1st to renew their annual business license. Businesses that will not pay their license before the due date will have to pay a 15% late penalty for the first 30 days and a 30% late penalty after that.
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Last year the State of Pennsylvania took over the licensing of contractors from local municipalities. This change has left cities and towns looking for ways to plug holes in their revenues. The City of Hazleton has lost $57,300 from fees once paid by licensed contractors. One way the city is proposing to get back those fees is by requiring commercial contractors to be licensed by the city. The state currently licenses only residential contractors.
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Businesses violating the business licensing laws of Creve Coeur, Missouri could avoid penalties and interest by filing for amnesty. To qualify you must pay all overdue license taxes along with your 2010 business taxes which are due on March 15th. Failing to pay by the March 15th deadline could result in penalties of up to 100% of the license tax originally owed to the city plus interest and collections charges.
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License renewal fees are subject to change with each renewal period. For instance, Eagle, CO has increased its business license fee to $70 per year so that the extra money can go to the town's marketing efforts. In contrast, La Canada Flintridge, CA is temporarily reducing specific fees by 50%, but only for 2010. Any fee changes are usually reflected in the license renewal notice.
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