Protecting Small Businesses: No Closures Without Legislative Approval
This act aims to protect small businesses from sudden closures or operational restrictions imposed by state or local governments without legislative approval. To receive Coronavirus Relief Fund payments, these governments must certify they will not implement such orders, ensuring stability for small businesses and their employees.
Key points
State and local governments must certify they will not close small businesses or limit their hours without legislative action to receive relief funds.
The change aims to ensure decisions affecting small business operations are made more transparently and democratically.
Small businesses gain greater protection from arbitrary decisions, potentially contributing to their stability and job retention.
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