AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 AND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEES.

This Act authorizes a 1-time tax credit in the amount of a fee for a new, initial license under Title 24 for an individual who is 25 years or younger, or whose income is equal to or less than 130% of the federal poverty guideline. The tax credit eases the financial burden on young and low-income workers entering licensed occupations. The tax credit applies only to initial, or first-time, licenses, and in the tax year in which the fee is charged. It does not apply to other fees, such as license renewal, reciprocity, late payment, or a request for change of status. To ensure that new applicants are aware of the tax credit, the Division of Professional Regulations must provide a statement on application materials that new applicants may be eligible for this tax credit.