SB-1186 and AB-1379
California State Mandated Fee is required for new business license applications and renewals; the fee is $4.00.
The purpose of this fee is to increase disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements and to develop education resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws.
You can obtain a copy of SB-1186 and AB-1379 from the California Legislative Information Website.
Senate Bill 205 (effective January 2020)
Senate Bill 205 requires a person applying for a new or renewed business license to demonstrate enrollment under the NPDES Industrial Storm Water General Permit for each business location conducting regulated industrial activities described below.
A Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is required for all businesses that apply for new business license or during the renewal period. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are numerical codes that categorize the industries that companies belong to base on business activities. For more information, please visit the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search
The following industrial businesses are regulated by the NPDES Industrial Activities Stormwater General Permit
- Feedlots of a specific size
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Oil and Gas/Mining Facilities
- Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facilities
- Landfills, Land Application Sites, and Open Dumps
- Recycling Facilities
- Steam Electric Power Generating Facilities
- Transportation Facilities
- Sewage or Wastewater Treatment Works
Additional Reference
Assembly Bill 3002
Assembly Bill 3002 went into effect on January 1, 2019, which provides information regarding disability access requirements and resources to business owners.
Assembly Bill 783 (effective January 2024)
Assembly Bill 783 (Ting) Single-User Restrooms
Effective January 1, 2024 , this legislation requires all local governments that issue new or renew business licenses, equivalent instruments, or permits to provide written notice that single-user toilet facilities must be identified as all-gender toilet facilities.
Details are available in Section 118600 from the California Legislative Information Website.
Senate Bill 748 (effective January 2024)
Senate Bill 748 Disability Access and Information
Effective January 1, 2024, this bill requires a city, county, or city and county, in a separate document formatted as specified, to provide to that applicant a statement that the business may be subject to liability for failure to meet the legal obligation to comply with state and federal disability access laws, and information on how to obtain a CASp inspection, as specified.
Click here to download the required document.