Amendments to Regulation 1599 – Coin & Bullion – CA DEPT. OF TAX & FEE ADMIN.

Regulation Updates

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) would like to announce that the Office of Administrative Law approved the CDTFA’s amendments to Sales and Use Tax Regulation 1599, Coins and Bullion. The amendments to Regulation 1599 increase the...

OSHA Launches Nationwide Program Focusing on Workplace Falls – USA

Regulation Updates

On May 1, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) to prevent and reduce workplace falls. For the last 12 years, 29 CFR 1926.501 (Duty to Have Fall Protection) has topped OSHA’s list of most...

Timber Advisory Committee Timber Tax Notification for The Proposed Timber Harvest Values for July 1 through December 31, 2023 – CA Tax & Fee

Regulation Updates

MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDATuesday, May 16, 2023, 10:00 A.M. Staff of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) will hold a Timber Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting regarding suggested immediate harvest values for each species or subclassification...

Retailers That Sell Tobacco to Kids Face Stiffer Penalties – SMC

Coastside, Regulation Updates

Redwood City — The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to increase penalties on businesses that sell cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors. Proposed by County Health, the increased penalties are intended to discourage retailers...

Courts Offer Online Pay Tool for Traffic Citation Infractions – SMC

Coastside, News & Updates, Regulation Updates

San Mateo County Superior Court is now using MyCitations, an online option for people challenged with paying fines related to infractions. The release of MyCitations for public use corresponds with San Mateo Superior Court’s ongoing effort to increase access to...

USA – Streamlined Arrival Process for International Travelers

News & Updates, Regulation Updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially implemented its “Simplified Arrival” program that was piloted in various cities from 2021 to 2022 to streamline the arrival process for international travelers at all 238 arriving airports, 34 seaports, and all...