State and local agencies; conditioning the issuance of permit to operate business on having been granted a different permit from another agency prohibited

SB 12 prohibits state and local government agencies from requiring a business to obtain a license or permit from *another* separate agency as a condition for issuing their own license or permit. This means agencies cannot make their permit issuance dependent on a business first securing a different permit from a different governmental body. The bill applies to licenses and permits necessary to operate a business, but it does not include certifications from occupational licensing boards. It aims to streamline the process for businesses seeking operational permits by clarifying agency coordination requirements.