HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachement Senate Bill No. 1186 (Finance)NOTICE
On September 19, 2012, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 1186 which adds a
state fee of $1.00 on any applicant for a local business license or renewal. Effective
January 1, 2013 this fee will be required from all new business licenses or renewals. The
purpose of the fee is to provide a funding source for increased disability access and
compliance with construction -related accessibility requirements and to develop
educational resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with the federal and
state disability laws.
Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and
significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with
buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations
and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies: The Division of
the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Home.aspx - The Department of
Rehabilitation at www.rehab.cahwnet.gov — The California Commission on Disability
Access at www.ccda.ca.gov