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ID S1071

ID S1071
Amends existing law to revise the definition of a licensing authority.


summary

Introduced
02/08/2019
In Committee
03/15/2019
Crossed Over
02/28/2019
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CIVIL ACTIONS -- Amends existing law to revise the definition of a licensing authority.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the definition of a "licensing authority". Specifically, it clarifies that a "licensing authority" refers to any agency, bureau, commission, department, division, or professional or occupational licensing board charged with granting, suspending, or revoking a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization for a person to practice a profession or occupation. The bill also provides that in any administrative or judicial proceeding involving a licensing authority and a licensee, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and investigative or defense costs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Commerce and Human Resources Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 212 Effective: 07/01/2019 (on 03/25/2019)

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