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The CSLB (Contractors State License Board) is in charge of regulating the construction industry in California, and protects consumers by ensuring contractors follow all rules pertaining to the health, safety and general welfare of the public. The CSLB was founded in 1929, and now licenses close to …
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What Are the New Surety Bond Requirements? The state of California now requires surety bonds in order to obtain three separate license types in relation to the cultivation, manufacturing and selling of cannabis. The required bond amount is $5,000 (which ensures the proper destruction of product), …
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Developing a successful freight brokerage often depends on your connectedness in the industry. In order to improve business opportunities, many brokers turn to freight load boards. If you'd like to jump straight into our list of the top load boards, you can click here. Otherwise, continue reading …
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What's the New Surety Bond Requirement? The state of New York has increased the bond requirement for automobile brokers from $75,000 to $100,000. This increase will be in effect as of 6/18/2018.
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People who use phrases like “bonding insurance” or “insurance bonds” are often referring to fidelity bonds whether they know it or not. If you're interested in bonding but are unsure about what options are available to you and what the benefits of each are, this guide will help steer you in the …
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MAP-21, the multi-faceted legislation that addresses highway funding and safety includes controversial provisions that will forever change the trucking industry in October.
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