[PRESS RELEASE #63] Business Licensing Bureau - Updated Charges List and Political License Change

[State Government]

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09 October, 2023
San Andreas State Government

Introduction

Citizens of San Andreas,

The Business Licensing Bureau is pleased to announce further changes to the Background Check Policy, as well as updates to the FSBL:07 - Political Party business license. The San Andreas State Government is committed to continue improvement and streamlining of existing policies, and the adoption of new ones, in an effort to provide assessable services to the citizens of the state. It is through these changes, we believe we continue to head towards this goal and ensure the appropriately eligible individuals, can start their own licensed business without fear of undue encroachment.

Background Policy Updates

Citizen feedback is essential in shaping our policies and services, to ensure they accurately reflect the reality of life in our state. The San Andreas State Government received considerable feedback via different mediums, in relation to our recent review of the Business Licensing Bureau Background Check Policy, and it was found that we could make further changes to this policy whilst ensuring the original intent was safeguarded. The changes include removing menial charges from being considered, as well as adjusting the time period of disqualification that was attributed to certain charges.

The Business Licensing Bureau would like to thank everyone for all of the feedback that was received in response to our last press release. This feedback is an invaluable data source from which policy direction can change to better reflect the realities of our state. In making this decision of further refinement, the Business Licensing Team hope to keep up the established standard of adaptability, and transparency that is expected of the Bureau and the San Andreas State Government as a whole.

The full, adjusted, list of charges can be found below:

Permanent Disqualification

SF01 - Domestic Terrorism

6-Month Disqualifying Charges

Serious Felonies

SF02 - Murder
SF03 - Involuntary or Vehicular Manslaughter
SF04 - Kidnapping
SF05 - Torture
SF06 - Possessing Destructive Devices or Explosives
SF07 - Bank Robbery
SF08 - Human Trafficking
SF09 - False Imprisonment of a Hostage

General Felonies

GF23 - Grand Sales Tax Evasion
GF12 - Forgery or Counterfeiting
GF09 - Embezzlement
GF07 - Felony Fraud
GF05 - Extortion

3-Month Disqualifying Charges

General Felonies

GF01 - Child Endangerment
GF02 - Robbery
GF03 - Armed Robbery
GF04 - Sexual Assault
GF06 - Blackmail
GF08 - Illegal Gambling
GF10 - Grand Theft
GF11 - Grand Theft Auto
GF13 - Arson
GF14 - False Impersonation
GF15 - Burglary
GF16 - Tampering with Evidence
GF17 - Rape
GF18 - Racketeering
GF19 - Abuse or Desecration of Dead Human Body
GF20 - Possession of Human Body Tissue
GF21 - Prison Break
GF24 - Perjury
GF25 - Felony Contempt of Court

Aviation Felonies

AF01 - Reckless Operation of an Aircraft
AF02 - Committing a Crime Aboard an Aircraft in Flight
AF03 - Operating an Aircraft without an Active License
AF04 - Failure to Obey Intercepting Military or Law Enforcement Aircraft/ATC Orders
AF05 - Violating a Prohibited Airspace Order
AF06 - Transporting Dangerous Cargo
AF07 - Drunk, Impaired, or Distracted Flying
AF08 - Aircraft Piracy
AF09 - Destruction of an Aircraft or Aircraft Facilities

Drug Felonies

DF01 - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent of Sales
DF02 - Sale of a Controlled Substance
DF03 - Sale of Drug Paraphernalia
DF04 - Trafficking a Controlled Substance
DF05 - Manufacturing a Controlled Substance

Weapon Felonies

WF01 - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
WF02 - Shooting from a Vehicle (Drive-By)
WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm
WF04 - Possession of a Class 3 Firearm
WF05 - Possession of a Class 4 Firearm
WF06 - Unlicensed transfer of firearms, ammunition and body armor
WF07 - Firearms Trafficking

Vehicular Felonies

VF01 - Evading an Officer
VF02 - Felony Hit and Run
VF03 - Operating a Chop Shop

1-Month Disqualifying Charges

General Misdemeanors

GM02 - Battery
GM04 - Resisting Arrest
GM05 - Receiving Stolen Property
GM06 - Petty Theft
GM07 - Criminal Fraud
GM11 - Predatory Lending
GM13 - Criminal Threats
GM17 - Bribery
GM20 - Minor Sales Tax Evasion

Nuisance Misdemeanors

NM01 - Inciting a Riot
NM03 - Unlawful Assembly
NM04 - Stalking
NM06 - Trespassing
NM07 - Prostitution, Pimping or Pandering

Vehicular Misdemeanors

VM06 - Street Competition

Drug Misdemeanors

DM01 - Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
DM02 - Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
DM03 - Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance
DM05 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DM06 - Cultivation of a Controlled Substance

Weapon Misdemeanors

WM02 - Possession of a Class 1 Firearm
WM03 - Possession of Weapon Modifications
WM04 - Possession of Illegal Body Armor
WM05 - Possession of Body Armor as a Felon

Aviation Misdemeanors

AM02 - Operating an Unregistered Aircraft
AM07 - Operating an Aircraft in Controlled Airspace without Clearance
AM08 - Violating a Restricted Airspace Order or Temporary Flight Restriction

FSBL:07 - Political Party Amendment

The Business Licensing Bureau has made an amendment to FSBL:07, after receiving feedback from Representatives of the Law Review Committee, as well as undergoing an internal review of the license.

It was concluded that by making the license a one time fee then the appropriate admin costs can still be covered, whilst also making the license more financially approachable for individuals wishing to start a political party, and in turn, supporting our standard of democracy within the state.

FSBL:07 - Political Party

Any group of 2 or more who intend to act as a Political Party within the State of San Andreas must hold a Policy Party License.
This license is not required if you are acting as an independent candidate with no other staff.


Previous

• License Fee:
  * There is a monthly license cost of $10,000 for this license.

Amended

• License Fee:
  * There is a one-off cost of $15,000 for this license.

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• 
  Herrman Wolff,
  Intern| Public Relations Bureau
  San Andreas State Government
  ✉[email protected]
  
  
  Marc Ericcson,
  Director | Business Licensing Bureau
  San Andreas State Government
  ✉[email protected]

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