The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall establish an electronic online permit assistance center through the Internet. The electronic online permit assistance center shall be available for use by any business or other entity subject to a law or regulation implemented by an agency, authority, bureau, board, commission, conservancy, council, department, state district, or office, and shall provide a business or other entity with assistance in complying with those laws and regulations. The center, which shall be called the “California Government-On Line to Desktops” or “CALGOLD” program, shall provide special software, “hotlinks,” and other online resources and tools that may be used by a business or
other entity to streamline and expedite compliance with laws and regulations implemented by an agency, authority, bureau, board, commission, conservancy, council, department, state district, or office. The CALGOLD program shall, to the extent feasible, incorporate permit assistance activities of local and federal entities and of other entities of the state into its operations.
Part 1.5PERMIT ASSISTANCE CENTERS
Section § 71040
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development must create an online help center called CALGOLD. This digital resource is available for any business or entity that needs to comply with laws or regulations from various government bodies in California. The CALGOLD program offers software, links, and tools to simplify and speed up compliance with these regulations. It will also try to include assistance from local, state, and federal agencies whenever possible.
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Section § 71041
The CALGOLD program must be regularly checked and updated to help businesses in California. This includes providing useful information on permits and following regulations, with a focus on new and life sciences industries.
The CALGOLD program shall be reviewed periodically and, when necessary, updated to assist businesses in the state that would benefit from information on permitting and regulatory compliance, including emerging industries and life sciences industries.
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