Big I NY Agents Call on Governor Cuomo to Sign Regulatory Relief Bills
This week, Big I NY launched an email campaign calling on agents to tell Governor Cuomo to sign two key regulatory relief bills. A.7540-B/S.5815-C would provide a cure period for small businesses to correct the first-time violation, rather than be required to pay a substantial fine, while also continuing to protect the public. First-time violations would not be forgiven for regulatory offenses that harm public safety, health, or the environment, violate human or civil rights laws, violate penal law, or result in loss of employee wages or benefits. A.842/S.5812 would require state agencies to consider how proposed rules would affect small businesses, including the minimum time needed…