What is the $4 State Fee added to my business license tax?

On October 11, 2017, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 1379 (which revised Senate Bill 1186). This legislation requires the City to collect a state fee of $4 on any applicant for a local business license or renewal. 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:

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1. Can I purchase a daily permit for the parking structure?
2. How do I obtain a City Business License?
3. I live in a neighborhood adjacent to a residential neighborhood that is enforced by residential parking permits. Why can’t I obtain a residential parking permit?
4. I will be participating as a vendor in a special event that is being held within the City. Am I required to obtain a business license?
5. If I discontinue my business prior to the end of the period for which I paid my business license, am I entitled to a refund?
6. If I work in my home, do I need a special permit?
7. Will I receive notification when it is time to renew my parking permits?
8. Do I need a Sellers Permit?
9. Do I need a State Contractor License?
10. Do I need to display my business license certificate at my business?
11. Do I need zoning approval for my business activity?
12. How do I apply for a one time filming permit?
13. How do I apply for an annual filming permit?
14. How do I cancel my business license?
15. How do I change my location address, ownership information, or business name for an existing business?
16. How do I obtain an annual commuter parking permit for the downtown parking structure?
17. Is a commuter parking permit required?
18. Is overnight parking available at the train station?
19. What are the permit rights for employee parking?
20. What if I do not display my employee parking permit?
21. What information is needed in order to complete the business license application?
22. What is the $4 State Fee added to my business license tax?
23. What should I do if I am already doing business in town without a license?
24. Where can I pay for train station parking?
25. Where do I display the employee parking permit?
26. Who can purchase an employee parking permit?
27. Who is exempt from obtaining a business license?
28. Who needs a business license?