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Business licenses for 2010 were due February 15 in Dadeville, AL, and already city building officials have contacted construction business who are not in compliance. Businesses that haven't renewed their licenses could face fines of up to $500. The strict enforcement is due in part because the city has had past problems with construction projects being done without permits.

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Utah’s House of Representatives narrowly passed a vote, which will require business owners to prove they’re in the United States legally before being issued a new business license.

The vote passed by one vote after initially failing by one vote in an earlier sentence. Supporters of the bill argue that customers will have some reassurance with whom they’re doing business since illegal immigration is a problem in Utah. Opponents say the bill is too intrusive and applies an unnecessary burden on businesses.

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A new business license ordinance was approved by the City Council of Mount Washington, KY. The new ordinance will allow businesses that open later in the year to pay a smaller business license fee as the city’s $75.00 regular business license will be prorated each quarter of the year. The ordinance will also require farmers who want to sell their produce and other homegrown products to pay a yearly $15.00 license fee.
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A bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature by Rep. Phil Hart has failed to make it out of committee deliberations. The bill would have punished business owners who hire illegal immigrants by revoking their business licenses. Lawmakers sharply criticized the bill for its lack of enforcement plan and questions over whether or not the state should be involved in immigration enforcement.

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Some cities such as Alexandria, Virginia renew licenses for all businesses on a set date, in this case it’s March 2, 2010. Other cities renew based on when the original license was filed. For example, in Cathedral City, California business license renewals are renewed one year from the date they were issued. However all business owners are responsible for filing timely renewals whether they have received their renewal notice or not.

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Laurinburg, NC is making it harder to run online gambling businesses. Effective immediately, the new privilege license fee will be $2000 per establishment and $2500 for each computer or terminal. This step was taken in an effort to discourage gambling businesses from operating in the city, which have received numerous complaints from citizens.

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A lawsuit filed in Jefferson County, Alabama on occupational taxes was amended recently to include business fees. The suit was filed on behalf of a resident that claimed the law passed in August allowing these taxes is unconstitutional.

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The board of Homewood Village, IL approved a new business licensing fee ordinance. Under the new ordinance, businesses up to 5,000 square feet will pay $75.00 and businesses over 5,000 square feet will pay $150.00 fee.
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The Idaho Legislature has introduced a bill that would crack down on businesses that knowingly hire illegal workers. Businesses that hire illegal workers could have their business licenses suspended for up to a year. Employment violations such has hiring illegal workers are currently under federal jurisdiction, but the Idaho Legislature feels that the state should intervene. Legislators think that the federal government is not doing enough on this issue.

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Many people are starting up home businesses or moving their existing business into their home due to the economy. While doing business out of your home may save money there are regulations you must follow. Most cities do not allow you to have any indication that you are running a business and do not allow customers to come to your house. City officials in Nashville are discussing changes to their restrictions to allow barbers, piano instructors and others to be able to do business out of their homes.

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Three businesses in Westport, MA may be denied business licenses due to lack of bathroom facilities and improper lease terms. They have 4 weeks to comply with regulations or face closure. All 3 businesses involve vehicles, whether selling, servicing or storing.

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Businesses in Mount Pleasant, SC can breathe a sigh of relief as the city council decided not to increase business license fees to help balance the budget. The council and the mayor determined the city was healthy enough financially that tax increases and fee hikes would not be necessary.

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The town officials of Mount Pleasant, SC decided not to increase this year’s business license fees and property taxes. The decision is based on the town’s financial stability and the needed business growth to maintain the high level of service to residents.
Business license and permit requirements vary at state, county and city levels and are also subject to temporary or permanent changes. For up to date answers regarding current city, county or state business license and permit requirements contact Corporation Service Company at 800.927.9800 ext. 5077 or visit https://www.cscglobal.com.To request a quote for CSC business license services please visit https://www.cscglobal.com/global/web/csc/business-license-request.html

Delaware is looking to crack down on door-to-door solicitors who have become a nuisance in several communities. Residents are concerned with out-of-state sales crews that try to pass themselves off as local students selling magazines or security systems. House Bill 317 has been introduced which would require door-to-door peddlers and solicitors to have a card with the person's name, employer, the employer's telephone number, address and Delaware business license number. The proposed card would be issued by the Department of Finance.

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Some 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.
Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help business owners keep up to date with the requirements and documents needed to obtain and keep their business licenses current.
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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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