The following include, but are not limited to, additional grounds that constitute a basis for disciplinary action: (a) Failure to pay a fine imposed by the Bureau or agreed to by the licensee. (b) Failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable conditions on the licensed premises, including the immediately adjacent area that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee, that constitute a nuisance, within a reasonable time after receipt of notice to make those corrections, under Section 373a of the Penal Code. (c) Failure to take reasonable steps to correct objectionable conditions that occur during operating hours on any public sidewalk abutting a licensed premises and constitute a nuisance, within a reasonable time after receipt of notice to correct those conditions from the Bureau. This subsection shall apply to a licensee only upon written notice to the licensee from the Bureau. The Bureau shall issue this written notice upon its own determination, or upon a request from the local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the premises is located, that is supported by substantial evidence that persistent objectionable conditions are occurring on the public sidewalk abutting the licensed premises. For purposes of this subsection: (1) “Any public sidewalk abutting a licensed premises” means the publicly owned, pedestrian traveled way, not more than 20 feet from the premises, that is located between a licensed premises, including any immediately adjacent area that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee, and a public street (2) “Objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance” means disturbance of the peace, public intoxication, drinking alcoholic beverages in public, smoking or ingesting cannabis or cannabis products in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, loitering, public urination, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, or excessive loud noise. (3) “Reasonable steps” means all of the following: (A) Calling the local law enforcement agency. Timely calls to the local law enforcement agency that are placed by the licensee, or his or her agents or employees, shall not be construed by the Bureau as evidence of objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance. (B) Requesting those persons engaging in activities causing objectionable conditions to cease those activities, unless the licensee, or his or her agents or employees, feel that their personal safety would be threatened in making that request. (C) Making good faith efforts to remove items that facilitate loitering, such as furniture, except those structures approved or permitted by the local jurisdiction. The licensee shall not be liable for the removal of those items that facilitate loitering. (4) When determining what constitutes “reasonable steps,” the Bureau shall consider site configuration constraints related to the unique circumstances of the nature of the business. (d) Notwithstanding that the licensee corrects the objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance, the licensee has a continuing obligation to meet the requirements of subsections (a) and (b), and failure to do so shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action. (e) If a licensee has knowingly permitted the illegal sale, or negotiations for the sales, of controlled substances or dangerous drugs upon his or her licensed premises. Successive sales, or negotiations for sales, over any continuous period of time shall be deemed evidence of permission. As used in this section, “controlled substances” shall have the same meaning as is given that term in Article 1 (commencing with Section 11000) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, and “dangerous drugs” shall have the same meaning as is given that term in Article 2 (commencing with Section 4015) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (f) If the licensee has employed or permitted any persons to solicit or encourage others, directly or indirectly, to buy such persons cannabis goods in the licensed premises under any commission, percentage, salary, or other profit-sharing plan, scheme, or conspiracy. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26011.5 and 26030, Business and Professions Code.
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On the Road Again… Just can’t wait to get on the road again…
It seems to happen every summer. Just as you are about to embark on that fabulous road trip or quick get away weekend the price of gas goes up!
This year our “summer” gas hike is a whopping 5.6 cent increase – that’s almost a dollar more a fill-up for an average vehicle. Maybe not all that painful but when you are doing a lot of driving it does add up.
Use Your Resources
There are ways to be prepared and not waste your hard earned cash at the same time.
AAA has a gas calculator which you can input your vehicle make and model, your destination and low and behold it calculates the approximate gallons and cost (based on the average price of gas on the day you do the calculation)!
But wait, what if you are on the road in an unfamiliar place? No worries, Gas Buddy is an app that can find gas near you. You can download the app to your smartphone or go to their website and search.
Say, what about traffic? CalTrans has you covered with a real time QuickMap of road conditions. You can customize to look for specific conditions like slow traffic, road closures, construction and more. You can even download their QuickMap app to your smartphone.
These are just a few of the resources that can help make your drive more pleasant.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§ 5807. Entertainers and Conduct
(a) Live entertainment is permitted on a licensed premises, except that: (1) No licensee shall permit any person to perform acts of or acts that simulate: (A) Sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or any sexual acts that are prohibited by law. (B) Touching, caressing, or fondling of the breast, buttocks, anus, or genitals. (C) Displaying of the buttocks, breasts, pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals. (b) No licensee shall permit any person to use artificial devices or inanimate objects to depict any of the prohibited activities described above. (c) No licensee shall permit any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion of his or her breast, buttocks, genitals, or anus. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: 26011.5, Business and Professions Code.
Here’s what taxpayers should know before visiting an IRS office
Tax issues can come up any time of the year for taxpayers. Maybe they have to file an amended tax return, or maybe they got a notice from the IRS. Taxpayers who decide they need to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center for in-person help with their tax issues should do a couple things first.
First things first, taxpayers will need to call 844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment. All TACs provide service by appointment. The Contact Your Local Office tool on IRS.gov helps taxpayers find the closest IRS TAC, the days and hours of operation, and a list of services the TAC provides.
Once they make an appointment, taxpayers will receive an automated email to the address they provide. The email will confirm the day and time of their appointment. Taxpayers should consider the self-service options on IRS.gov before calling for an appointment. Taxpayers can resolve many questions online without taxpayers having to travel to a Tax Assistance Center.
Taxpayers checking on a tax refund status can:
- Use the “Where’s My Refund?” online tool.
- Call 800-829-1954 anytime to access the audio version of this tool.
Taxpayers who need answers to tax questions can:
- Use the Interactive Tax Assistant, which asks the taxpayer a series of questions and provides answers based on their input.
- Check out Publication 17, which covers a broad range of topics and updates on tax law changes.
- Visit the IRS Tax Map to find tax information on a variety of tax topics.
- Visit IRS.gov for info about what to do when a letter from the IRS arrives.
- View Publication 5136, IRS Services Guide for additional ways taxpayers and tax professionals can get help.
Taxpayers who need to make a payment can:
- Use IRS Direct Pay on IRS.gov. This is a free, secure electronic method to pay from a checking or savings account.
- Visit the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System for online and phone options.
- Pay when using tax software when e-filing. Taxpayers can pay online, by phone, or with a mobile device using the IRS2Go app.
- View their balance online or refer to the information in the notice they received to determine the amount owed. They can also access their tax account to view recent payment history.
- Make a cash payment in-person at more than 7,000 retail stores nationwide.
- Mail a personal, cashier’s check or money order made payable to “U.S. Treasury” along with a completed Form 1040-V, Payment Voucher. Taxpayers should never send cash.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§5806. Attire and Conduct
(a) No license shall allow the following: (1) Employment or use of any person in the sale or service of cannabis goods in or upon the licensed premises while such person is unclothed or in such attire, costume, or clothing as to expose to view any portion of the male or female breast below the top of the areola or of any portion of the pubic hair, anus, cleft of the buttocks, vulva, or genitals.
(2) Employment or use of the services of any host or other person to mingle with the patrons while such hostess or other person is unclothed or in such attire, costume, or clothing as described in subsection (a)(1) of this section. (3) Encouraging or permitting any person on the licensed premises to touch, caress, or fondle the breasts, buttocks, anus, or genitals of any other person. (4) Permitting any employee or person to wear or use any device or covering, exposed to view, which simulates the breast, genitals, anus, pubic hair, or any portion thereof. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: 26011.5, Business and Professions Code.
Tips for taxpayers who have tax issues after filing their taxes
While the federal income tax filing deadline has passed for most people, there are some taxpayers still facing tax-related issues. This includes taxpayers who haven’t paid their taxes and those who are waiting for their refund.
Here are some tips for taxpayers handling some of the most typical
after-tax-day issues. Here’s how taxpayers can:
Check the status of a refund
Taxpayers can check on their refund using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool. It is available on IRS.gov and
the IRS2Go app. Taxpayers without access to a computer can call
800-829-1954. To use this tool, taxpayers need the first Social Security number
on the tax return, the filing status, and the expected refund amount. The tool
updates once daily, so taxpayers do not need to check more often.
Do a Paycheck Checkup
The IRS urges all employees, including those with other sources of income, to
perform a Paycheck Checkup now. Doing a checkup will help employees make sure
their employers are withholding the right amount of tax from their paychecks.
Doing so now will help avoid an unexpected year-end tax bill and possibly a
penalty.
The easiest way to a Paycheck Checkup is to use the Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov. Taxpayers can use the results from the Calculator to help fill out the Form W-4 and adjust their income tax withholding with their employer. Taxpayers who receive pension income can use the results from the calculator to complete a Form W-4P and give it to their payer.
Review payment options
Taxpayers who owe taxes can review their options online. Taxpayers can:
- View their balance online
- Pay their balance with IRS Direct Pay
- Pay by debit or credit card
- Apply online for a payment plan
Before accessing their tax account online, users must authenticate their identity through the Secure Access process.
Find out if they need to amend a tax return
After filing their return, taxpayers may find they made an error or forgot to
enter something on it. Taxpayers can use the Interactive Tax Assistant, Should I File an Amended Return? to help determine if they
should correct an error or make other changes to the tax return they already
filed.
Common errors that taxpayers should fix are those made about filing status, income, deductions and credits. Taxpayers usually do not need to file an amended return to fix a math error or if they forgot to attach a form or schedule. Normally the IRS will correct the math error and notify the taxpayer by mail. Similarly, the agency will send a letter requesting any missing forms or schedules.
Taxpayer must file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, on paper. Those expecting a refund from their original return, should not file an amended return before the original return has been processed
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§ 5805. Minor Decoys
(a) Peace officers may use a person under 21 years of age to attempt to purchase cannabis goods, for the purposes of enforcing the Act, and to apprehend licensees, employees, or agents of licensees who sell cannabis goods to minors. For purposes of this section, a “minor” is a person under 21 years of age. (b) The following minimum standards shall apply to the use of a minor decoy: (1) At the time of the operation, the decoy shall be less than 20 years of age. (2) A decoy shall either carry his or her own identification showing the decoy’s correct date of birth, or carry no identification. A decoy who carries identification shall present it upon request to any seller of cannabis goods. (3) A decoy shall answer truthfully any questions about his or her age. (4) Following any completed sale, but not later than the time a citation, if any, is issued, the peace officer directing the decoy shall make a reasonable attempt to enter the licensed premises or respond to the location where the licensee is located and have the minor decoy who purchased cannabis goods identify the alleged seller of the cannabis goods. Authority: Sections 26013 and 26140, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26140, Business and Professions Code.