article thumbnail

Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. California. Massachusetts. Washington. Washington D.C.

article thumbnail

Contractor License Bonds: Everything You Need to Know

Levelset

Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. A few examples of obligees include the California Contractors State License Board, the Nevada State Contractors Board, and the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG’s members are committed to improving the quality of legal representation to those injured on the job or victims of occupational illness by superior legal education and by keeping informed of legislative and judicial proceedings. How long have you been with the group? Why did you get involved in helping injured workers?

Injury 49
article thumbnail

State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program: Permits taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes for qualified equity investments in designated Community Development Entities (CDEs). Expedited permitting; comprehensive plan amendments).

Income 108
article thumbnail

STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The capital credit is used only after all other deductions, losses or credits permitted under Titles 40 and 41 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S.

Income 75
article thumbnail

Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.]. Top-ranked California, second-place finisher Illinois and no.

Indiana 40
article thumbnail

Reefer Madness

Business Facilities

A major psychological and legal barrier was crossed in November, when two states–Colorado and Washington–voted to legalize recreation use of pot. Leading the charge to legal pot are Oregon and Alaska, while Florida, NY and Georgia may belatedly join the ranks of states permitting medicinal use.