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Maryland House Minority Leader Supports More Tax, Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses

February 22nd, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The Republican caucus in the Maryland House of Delegates has announced a number of bills aimed at directing more relief to businesses hurting in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the bills would require each county health department to establish clearer guidelines on when, how and under what circumstances businesses can be inspected, cited or shuttered. A second bill would shield small businesses, churches and other nonprofits from civil liability for unintentional health violations related to the pandemic. The package would also expand tax relief already granted under the RELIEF Act, which was signed into law this week. House Minority Leader Nic Kipke…