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CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I. TITLE
This title shall be known and may be cited as the "PARKING DEFINITIONS ACT."
SECTION II. DECLARATIONS AND FINDINGS
(a) To supplement the Penal Code of San Andreas by clarifying and defining curb colors, signage, and to expand upon the regulations regarding parking, whether it be on State, Municipal, public, or private property.
(b) For the purposes of this law, apartment buildings and housing falls under Chapter I, Section III, Subsection (g).
SECTION III. DEFINITIONS
(a) 'No Parking' is defined as a zone which disallows a vehicle to be parked within its bounds, displayed by signage, markings, or zoning on any sidewalk to refer to a portion of a road, however permits a driver to make a temporary stop to load or discharge merchandise or passengers.
(b) 'No Standing' is defined as a zone where a vehicle can stop and wait, as long as the driver stays behind the wheel within its bounds, displayed by signage, markings, or zoning on any sidewalk to refer to a portion of a road.
(c) 'No Stopping' is defined as as a zone where a a vehicle cannot stop for any reason, whether to drop off or pick up passengers, wait for people to arrive, or to load or unload merchandise.
(d) A tunnel is defined as a passageway—whether dug through ground, stone, or infrastructure—and immediately enclosed except for entrance and exit at each end while bearing no sidewalk for pedestrians.
(e) 'Private Property Owner' or 'Owner' for short is defined as an individual or entity which owns a privatized portion of land or property, irrespective to whether said land or property were for business, residential, or other purposes.
(f) 'Business Property' is defined as any privatized portion of land or property whose purpose is to generate an income to its private property owner and/or employees thereof, with the exception of apartment buildings and housing.
(g) 'Non-Business Property' is defined as any privatized portion of land or property whose purpose does not generate an income to its private property owner.
(h) Private Property is the legal designation for the ownership of property by non-governmental legal entities, irrespective to whether said property were for business, residential, or other purposes.
(i) 'Parking Bay' is defined as any area of a parking place which is provided for the leaving of a motor vehicle of which is adjacent to a curb on three sides, indicated by markings on the surface of the parking place or signed or otherwise indicated by signs or any other structure whatsoever placed or erected in the parking place.
(j) 'Crosswalk' is defined as a portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections or any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other marking on the surface. Where applicable, a crosswalk's perpendicular white zoning lines are defined included as part of a crosswalk.
(l) 'Electric Vehicle' is defined as any vehicle defined in subsection (k), but solely operated by electric motors in whole or in part (hybrid) thus requiring to be charged. 'Electric Vehicle' is meant to distinguish and specify the type of vehicle, however, electric vehicles shall be included in subsection (k).
(m) 'Motorcycle' is defined as any mode of transport with two wheels operated or powered by machinery, mechanical, or battery power for the purpose of transportation on public roads.
(n) 'Freeway', otherwise known as 'express highway', refers to any public road with 'highway' or 'freeway' at the end of its name and where the road extends from one city, town, or place to another.
(o) 'Electric Vehicle Charger' is defined as any component, apparatus, device, mechanism, or otherwise which is open to the public, intended to recharge the battery of an electric vehicle.
(p) Any terminology not defined in Chapter I, Section III shall be defined in their respective sections.
CHAPTER II. PARKING PROVISIONS
SECTION I. RED CURBS
(a) Except where exempt by the provisions of this Bill, any curb marked in red paint adjacent to a public road is defined no parking. Emergency vehicles—in the performance of their duties—are exempt from this restriction, as well as any vehicle belonging to the State of San Andreas whose license plate bears a 'SA EXEMPT' marking across the top in red text. Non-emergency motor vehicles may—in the event of an emergency—temporarily park their vehicles adjacent to a red curb until the emergency has been concluded.
(b) Vehicles may park adjacent to a red curb if the area is designated as a parking space by white markings on the road, indicative of a parking zone.
(c) Where applicable, any vehicle may, if required, park adjacent to an already parked vehicle against a curb for the purpose of loading or unloading any handicap passenger(s).
SECTION II. HYDRANTS
(a) A fire hydrant is a connection point above ground situated near the edge of any sidewalk by which firefighters can utilize to tap into a water supply for the purpose of being a component of active fire protection.
(b) No vehicle shall be stopped, standing, or parked directly in front of or within five feet of any hydrant, whether or not the vehicle is occupied.
SECTION III. PARKING RESTRICTIONS
(a) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing in a manner that obstructs any lane of travel upon any road from allowing travel to pass freely, whether or not the vehicle is occupied.
(b) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped or remain standing in a manner that obstructs the entrance/exit of an alley or driveway, whether public or private.
(c) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing within any tunnel.
(d) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing on or within range of railroad tracks, where such a range poses the risk of the vehicle being struck by any railroad cars.
(e) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing at or near a helipad or an aircraft landing zone, if in control of a non-aerial vehicle.
(f) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing on any freeway shoulder lane.
(g) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing upon or within any marked crosswalk.
(h) No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing in a direction which faces opposing traffic.
(i) A vehicle may not take up more than one parking space.
(j) No more than two motorcycles may be parked abreast in a parking space large enough for one vehicle.
(k) No vehicle, except an electric vehicle, shall be parked, stopped, or remain standing in a parking space with an adjacent electric vehicle charger.
SECTION IV. PRIVATE PROPERTY PARKING DISCRETION
(a) It is within the rights of the private property owner to regulate their private property.
(b) A business property owner has the right to have a vehicle removed if found to be parked within a business property within the confines of their privatized lot if the vehicle's operator has no relevancy or purpose to the business property itself.
SECTION V. PARKING BAYS
(a) Parking bays adjacent to any State or Municipal property including their respective bodies, departments, or agencies, belong to and are at the discretion of the State, Municipality, or the agency which is adjacent to the parking bay. The respective agency may opt to disallow civilian motor vehicles of State or Municipal governments or their agencies from stopping, standing, or parking a motor vehicle in the parking bay. allowing the parking bay to be used only for emergency vehicles or employees of the respective agency, which is to be determined by internal agency policy.
(b) Parking bays adjacent to any non-business property are open to the public for parking, whether or not the vehicle owner takes part in, attends, or has any relevancy to any activity or purpose within the non-business property adjacent to the parking bay.
SECTION VI. SIDEWALKS
(a) The portion of pavement or other located between a road and the adjacent property line intended for the use of pedestrians.
(b) No motor vehicle may be placed, parked, stopped, or remain standing atop any sidewalk or a part thereof.
(c) No motor vehicle shall obstruct the pedestrian's right of way along any sidewalk.
SECTION VII. BRIDGES
(a) Vehicles parked on bridges with steep slopes on either pose a serious danger to motor vehicles traveling along any road due to visibility issues over hills or other bridges where it is deemed unsuitable for parking.
(b) The following bridges are designated as no parking, no stopping, and no standing zones, due to the dangers posed by the steepness of their inclines on either end or deemed unsuitable and unsafe for parking;
(i) Miriam-Turner Overpass
(ii) Elysian Freeway Bridge
(iii) San Andreas Avenue Bridge
(iv) Vespucci Boulevard Bridge
(v) Signal Street Bridge
(vi) Cassidy Creek Bridge
(vii) Zancudo Bridge
(viii) Fort Zancudo Approach Road
(ix) Calafia Bridge
CHAPTER III. VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT
SECTION I. ENFORCEMENT
(a) Law enforcement officers shall apply the penalty, pursuant to 'San Andreas Penal Code, Title IV, code I(C) 406 - Illegal Parking', against any violator of this bill under code I(C) 406 - Illegal Parking itself.
(b) Vehicle shall be towed and impounded by any authorized State or Municipal agency for violations of;
Chapter II;
Section III - Subsections (a) through (g);
Section IV - Subsection (b);
Section VI
Section VII
(c) Vehicles may be fined for any other violations of any section or subsection not mentioned in Chapter III, Section I, Subsection (b) under this Act by any authorized State or Municipal agency.
(d) All provisions of this Act are in effect immediately upon the Governor’s ratification of this Bill.
(e) San Andreas Penal Code, Title IV, code 406 is to have its description and examples amended to reflect off of or refer to this Act.
SECTION II. EXEMPTION
(a) In the event that a law enforcement officer enforces the penalty for San Andreas Penal Code Title IV, Code 406 on any vehicle which has been illegally parked due to an emergency, a magistrate is required to hear the case to be determined as an emergency. (Traffic Court)
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DRUG ENFORCEMENT & PREVENTION ACT
(DEPA ACT)
CHAPTER I - FOREWORD
§101 - Introduction
An Act to establish, outline and explain provisions with regards to dangerous, harmful, prohibited or otherwise restricted drugs and matters relating, further covering temporary prohibitions therewith;
§102 - General Definitions
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, ‘Controlled Substance’ and all variations of such shall be defined as:
Any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part I-IV, or;
Any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in any prior or forthcoming state legislation, provision or restriction with relation to the control, distribution, supply and enforcement of such an item.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Temporarily Controlled Substance” and all variations of such shall be defined as:
Any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part V, or;
Any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in any prior or forthcoming state legislation, provision or restriction with relation to the control, distribution, supply and enforcement of such an item, or;
Any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in any prior or forthcoming local legislation, provision or restriction with relation to the control, distribution, supply and enforcement of such an item.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, ‘Category A Drug’ shall be defined as any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part I of the act.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, ‘Category B Drug’ shall be defined as any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part II of the act.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, ‘Category C Drug’ shall be defined as any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part III of the act.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, ‘Category D Drug’ shall be defined as any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part IV of the act.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, ‘Category T Drug’ shall be defined as any substance, drug, compound or product as outlined in Schedule I, Part V of the act.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Possession” and all variations of such shall be defined as the act of knowingly or unknowingly having physical custody or control of an object.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Distribution” and all variations of such shall be defined as:
The act of delivering, selling, swapping, trading or transferring possession of an object, or;
Possession of said object to an amount of fifteen (15) grams or above shall constitute implied intent.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Supplying” and all variations of such shall be defined as transferring possession of an object to enable distribution.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Smuggling” and all variations of such shall be defined as:
Transporting, importing or exporting an object across jurisdictions or otherwise, or;
Possession of said object to an amount of thirty-five (35) grams or above shall constitute implied intent.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Trafficking” and all variations of such shall be defined as:
Transporting, importing or exporting across jurisdictions to enable the supply or distribution of an object.
Possession of said object to an amount of seventy-five (75) grams or above shall constitute implied intent.
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, “Manufacturing” and all variations of such shall be defined as compounding, converts, producing, derives, processes, or prepares, either directly or indirectly by chemical extraction or independently by means of chemical synthesis
§103 - Short Title
For the purposes of this law, and all references to this law, it may be cited as “Drug Enforcement & Prevention Act” or “DEPA 2020”.
CHAPTER II - OFFENSES & PENALTIES
§201 - Possession
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category A controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $4,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 20 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category B controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $3,750 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 15 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category C controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $3,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 10 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category D controlled substance shall be subject to a written warning or a monetary fine of up to $2,250.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category T controlled substance shall be subject to a verbal or written warning, or a monetary fine of up to $500.
Any person(s) with a medical prescription for a controlled substance, as outlined within Title III, Chapter III of the Health & Safety Code of San Andreas (2020) may not be found guilty of the offence of possession under the act.
§202 - Distribution & Supply
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category A controlled substance with Intent to Distribute shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $10,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 2 days.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category A controlled substance with intent to supply or enable distribution shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $21,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 4 days.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category B controlled substance with Intent to Distribute shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $8,750 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 1 day.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category B controlled substance with intent to supply or enable distribution shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $17,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 2 days.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category C controlled substance with Intent to Distribute shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $7,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 14 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category C controlled substance with intent to supply or enable distribution shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $14,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 20 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category D controlled substance with Intent to Distribute shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $5,250 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 12 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category D controlled substance with intent to supply or enable distribution shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $10,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 16 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category T controlled substance with Intent to Distribute shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $1,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 6 hours.
Any person(s) found in possession of a Category T controlled substance with intent to supply or enable distribution shall be subject to a monetary fine of up to $2,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 10 hours.
§203 - Smuggling & Trafficking
Any person(s) found to be smuggling a Category A controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $22,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 4 days.
Any person(s) found to be trafficking a Category A controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $45,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 7 days.
Any person(s) found to be smuggling a Category B controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $18,750 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 3 days.
Any person(s) found to be trafficking a Category B controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $37,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 6 days.
Any person(s) found to be smuggling a Category C controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $15,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 2 days.
Any person(s) found to be trafficking a Category C controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $30,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 5 days.
Any person(s) found to be smuggling a Category D controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $11,250 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 1 day.
Any person(s) found to be trafficking a Category D controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $22,500 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 4 days.
Any person(s) found to be smuggling a Category T controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $4,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 10 hours.
Any person(s) found to be trafficking a Category T controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $8,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 1 day.
Any person(s) in possession of more than 75 grams of narcotics shall be liable for additional penalties outlined in Penal Code 509. Drug Trafficking(F).
§204 - Manufacturing
Any person(s) found to be manufacturing a Category A controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $50,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 14 days.
Any person(s) found to be manufacturing a Category B controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $45,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 12 days.
Any person(s) found to be manufacturing a Category C controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $40,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 10 days.
Any person(s) found to be manufacturing a Category D controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $20,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 8 days.
Any person(s) found to be manufacturing a Category T controlled substance shall be subject to a monetary fine of $15,000 and a term of imprisonment no greater than 3 days.
CHAPTER III - TEMPORARY PROHIBITION
§301 - Provisions
Temporary Prohibition Orders may be authorised by the State Governor by advice of the State Legislature for matters relating:
Public Health & Safety, or;
A newly synthesized compound or substance, or;
Any non FDA approved product.
Such a temporary order may only be used once per substance for a period of no greater than three (3) months in order to allow public and private consultations by the State Government with:
State & Federal Health Officials and Advisors
State & Federal Law Enforcement
National & International Scientific Bodies
National & International Academic Institutions
In such circumstances where the aforementioned consultations suggest that permanent categorization is necessary, the substance may remain a Category T substance until the Act is fully amended to include it within an appropriate category.
If such permanent categorization isn’t deemed necessary, then the State Governor may rescind the order earlier than the given date provided that a public notice of immediate effect is issued.
Notice must be given at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of a Temporary Prohibition Order going into effect in the form of a widely publicly available media to alert the public that temporary prohibition shall be going ahead, such a notice shall include:
The name, manufacturer and common description of the substance being temporarily prohibited.
The date and time which the order is to go into effect, and the time which the order shall be.
If the State deems it necessary to permanently categorize a substance, this must be given in a further public notice and the appropriate scientific advice must present.
Any person(s) has the right to appeal such a decision in the form of a Civil Petition to the State Judiciary.
The contact details and/or locations of appropriate agencies in which any person(s) may contact or visit in order to hand in said product
Any person who takes reasonable steps to hand in a Category T substance shall not be prosecuted under the Act.
SCHEDULE I - CATEGORIZATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Part I - Category A
Controlled Substances under Category A are:
Benzylmorphine
Crack Cocaine
Cocaine
Heroin
Opium
3d
Part II - Category B
Controlled Substances under Category B are:
Amphetamines
Ketamine
Methamphetamine
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Shrooms
Part III - Category C
Controlled Substances under Category C are:
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone
Any other Medically Prescribed Controlled Substance
Part IV - Category D
Controlled Substances under Category D are:
Ecstasy
Part V - Category T
Controlled Substances under Category T are:
None at Present
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State Handling of All Firearms and Training Act of 2021
This act outlines the Firearm licensing and training law for the State of San Andreas.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SAN ANDREAS DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I. TITLE
This title shall be known and may be cited as the "State Handling of All Firearms and Training Act."
SECTION II. FINDINGS & DECLARATIONS
(a) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, "municipal authority" and all variations are referencing the primary municipal governing authority of a city/county or their agents or subdivisions, where applicable, as determined by the governing body of said region regardless of this Act.
(b) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, "licensee" and all variations are referencing the individual person in possession of an authorized firearm license, where applicable.
(c) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “firearm licensing” and all variations are referencing the licensing requirements and regulations of this Act.
(d) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, "state court" and all variations are referencing the established state judiciary authority of a region, county, municipality, or other established subdivisions of government, where applicable.
(e) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “semi-automatic” refers to the function of a firearm using the force of recoil or gas to eject the empty case and load another cartridge into the firing chamber for the next shot per trigger pull and rifles that are equipped with up to 2x magnifying optics.
(( The following items meet the definition (e): Combat Pistol, Heavy Pistol, Pistol, Pistol .50, SNS Pistol, Vintage Pistol, Pistol Mk II, SNS Pistol Mk II))
(f) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “machine gun” refers to a firearm that has the function of firing more than one shot without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.
(( The following items meet the definition (f): AP Pistol, Assault Shotgun, Assault SMG, Combat MG, Combat MG Mk II, Combat PDW, Gusenberg Sweeper, Machine Pistol, MG, Micro SMG, Mini SMG, SMG, SMG Mk II, Assault Rifle, Assault Rifle Mk II, Bullpup Rifle, Bullpup Rifle Mk II, Carbine Rifle, Carbine Rifle Mk II, Compact Rifle, Special Carbine, Special Carbine Mk II, Minigun ))
(g) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “modified weapon” refers to any firearm with the following modifications:
- Silencer
- Bump Stock
- Any and all modifications that alter a firearm into a machine-gun
(h) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “ destructive devices” refers to any of the following:
· (1) item of explosive, incendiary, or poison gas which has a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces, missile having an explosive charge of more than 1/4 ounce, mine, as well as any device that may launch any of the aforementioned items.
(( The following items meet the definition (1): Compact Grenade Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Railgun, Rocket Launcher, BZ Gas, Grenade, Molotov Cocktail, Proximity Mine, Pipe Bomb, Sticky Bomb, Tear Gas ))
(i) Devices used for signal purposes only (i.e. flares or smoke) are exempt from the destructive device definition so long as the launcher, if applicable, is not accompanied with the aforementioned items found under definition (1). However if signal devices are used in an anti-personnel manner then they shall be deemed destructive devices.
(( The following items meet the definition (1(i)): Flare, Flare Gun, Firework Launcher ))
(2) Any weapon by whatever name known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or another propellant, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter (.50 inches or 12.7 mm), except a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Secretary finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes;
(( The following items do not meet the definition (2): Pump Shotgun, Heavy Shotgun, Pump Shotgun Mk II, Bullpup Shotgun ))
(3) Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device as defined in subparagraphs (1) and (2) and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled.
(4) Any firearm or launcher used in conjunction with anti-personnel ammunition that easily expands or flattens in the body; ammunition that is designed to penetrate ballistic armor and protective shields intended to stop or deflect conventional bullets; ammunition that consists of a soft core encased in an outer shell of harder metal. Any and all special types of incendiary-effect rounds and shells that may consist of magnesium pellets/shards, or any pointed steel projectiles that have a vaned tail for a stable flight.
(( The following ammunition types meet the definition (4): Incendiary Rounds, Armor Piercing Rounds, Full Metal Jacket, Dragon’s Breath Shells, Flechette Shells, Explosive Slugs, Explosive Rounds, Hollow Point Ammunition ))
(i) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “bolt action” refers to the function of a firearm requiring the manual action of operating the bolt in order to eject and load cartridges per shot, per trigger pull.
(j) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “lever action” refers to the function of a firearm requiring the manual action of operating the lever in order to eject and load cartridges per shot, per trigger pull.
(k) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “revolver” refers to a firearm with a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers and only one barrel for firing.
(( The following items meet the definition (k): Double Action Revolver, Heavy Revolver, Heavy Revolver MkII ))
(l) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “break action” refers to a firearm in which the barrel is hinged to the bore axis and requires for it to be rotated to expose the breach.
(( The following items meet the definition (l): Marksman Pistol ))
(m) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “short-barreled rifle” refers to a rifle having a rifle barrel of less than 16 inches in length or a weapon made from rifle having an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel(s) of less than 16 inches in length.
(n) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “short-barreled shotgun” refers to a shotgun having a smoothbore barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length or a weapon made from a shotgun if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel(s) of less than 18 inches in length.
(( The following items meet the definition (n): Bullpup Shotgun, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Sweeper Shotgun ))
(o) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “any other weapon” is any weapon or device capable of being concealed on the person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive other than a handgun with a rifled barrel.
(( The following items meet the definition (o): Double Barrel Shotgun ))
(p) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “suppressor” is any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts intended for use in assembling or fabricating a firearm suppressor.
(( The following items meet the definition (p): Suppressor ))
(q) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “scoped rifle” refers to a firearm with a magnifying optic greater than 2x magnification.
(( The following items meet the definition (q): Sniper Rifle, Heavy Sniper, Heavy Sniper Mk II, Marksman Rifle, Marksman Rifle II, Hunting Rifle ))
(r) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “law enforcement officer” refers to any individual who is an employee or volunteer of a government agency, whose duties include the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest.
(s) - For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “used firearms” refers to a firearm that has had at least one owner registered with its serial number.
(t) - For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “new firearms” refers to a firearm that has had no owners registered with its serial number.
(u) - For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “law enforcement agency” refers to any agency responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and/or municipal laws, within the jurisdiction of the State of San Andreas.
(v) - For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “place of business” refers to any store, warehouse, manufacturing establishment, place of amusement or recreation, service station, food handling establishment, or any other place where people are employed or are served services.
SECTION III: GOVERNMENT LICENSING AUTHORITY
(a) The State of San Andreas hereby delegates authority over the issuance and enforcement of all firearm licensing within their established jurisdictional bounds. This authority is delegated to the municipal authority by the state and shall include, but not be limited to, the following sorts of licenses and/or permits;
· Personal Firearms License
· Concealed Carry Firearm License
· Security Guard License
· Law Enforcement Concealed Carry of Weapons License
(b) The State of San Andreas authorizes the municipal authorities to levy fees regarding the issuance of a license or permit. The fees are to be defined as follows;
· No fee shall be charged for a Personal Firearm License
· $5000 for a Concealed Carry Weapon License
· $5000 for a Security Guard License
(c) The San Andreas State Senate shall be the only body authorized to form additional regulations, restrictions or to amend the SHAFT Act at the request of the municipal governments and, or, the delegated authority over the issuance and enforcement of firearm licensing.
SECTION IV: PERSONAL FIREARMS LICENSING
(a) The State of San Andreas declares that the following requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Personal Firearm License must be observed. These requirements are as follows;
· Licensee must be at least eighteen years of age if intending to purchase a rifle or shotgun, or twenty-one years of age if intending to purchase a handgun.
· Licensee must be a lawful resident in the State of San Andreas.
· Licensee, as a condition of receiving the license, must submit a valid photograph and fingerprint card in line with the licensing authority’s requirements.
· Licensee must not have been convicted of a felony, violent misdemeanor, or the following misdemeanors:
Any San Andreas Penal Code, Title II misdemeanor
Any San Andreas Penal Code, Title VI misdemeanor
506. Possession of a Controlled Substance
507. Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
In the United States of America, unless that conviction has been overturned or expunged.
· Licensee is not a fugitive from justice, is not on probation, and is not on parole.
· Licensee must not be an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance.
· Licensee must not have been adjudicated as mentally defective or have been committed to a mental institution.
· Licensee must not have been dishonourably discharged from the armed services of the United States military.
· Licensee must not be subject to any court order restraining the licensee from harassing, stalking, or threatening a child or an intimate partner or child of such partner.
· Licensee shall not be subject to a court order of protection or any court order to not own or possess firearms.
· Licensee must not have been convicted of any form of domestic violence.
· Licensee must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States of America.
· Licensee must have never renounced their United States citizenship.
· Licensee must possess a San Andreas State-issued Driver’s License, or a valid document that meets the statutory definition of an identification document in the United States of America.
SECTION V: CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON LICENSE
(a) The State of San Andreas declares that the following requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Concealed Carry Weapon License must be observed. These requirements on a state level are as follows;
· Licensee must possess a valid Personal Firearms License and adhere to all requirements outlined in this Act.
· Licensee must pass a knowledge exam demonstrating an understanding of safe firearm handling through the licensing authority or approved vendor by said licensing authority.
· Licensee may need to provide ‘good cause’ to the municipal authority, ‘good cause’ shall be defined by the licensing authority.
· Licensee must not act as a security guard of any type with a concealed firearm or exposed firearm unless they have a Guard Card.
· Licensee must only concealed carry firearms denoted on their license.
SECTION VI: SECURITY GUARD LICENSE
(a) The State of San Andreas declares that the following requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Security Guard License must be observed. These requirements on a state level are as follows;
· Licensee must possess a valid Personal Firearms License. Law Enforcement Officer Concealed Carry Licenses may be substituted for this requirement.
· Licensees must also have never been convicted of any crime where deception was a factor (ie: theft, embezzlement, fraud) unless that conviction has been overturned.
· Licensee must possess a valid High School Diploma or GED.
· Licensee must display a copy of their security guard license upon request to a police officer when in possession of an exposed or concealed firearm during active work within their scope of employment.
(b) Municipal authorities may dictate the title for the Security Guard License as long as the title chosen conveys that the license identifies the individual as a certified Security Guard.
SECTION VII: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONCEALED CARRY WEAPONS LICENSE
(a) The State of San Andreas declares that the following requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Law Enforcement Officer CCW License must be observed, as the baseline for which additional regulations and requirements may be codified by a licensee's hiring agency. These requirements on a state level are as follows;
· Licensee must have read and understood the licensing requirements for the PF and CCW licenses.
· Licensee must be actively employed as a peace officer as defined by Sections 807, 809 or 811 of the San Andreas Penal Code.
· Licensee must have an official endorsement and sponsorship by their hiring agency.
· Licensee must have passed their probationary period as denoted by the hiring agency.
· Licensee, as a condition of receiving the license, must submit a valid photograph and fingerprint card in line with the hiring agency's requirements.
(b) The Law Enforcement Officer Concealed Carry Weapon License will carry the same privileges as only the PF and CCW license.
(c) The Law Enforcement Officer Concealed Carry Weapon License shall be revoked upon the licensee's end of employment with the hiring agency, or upon revocation of endorsement from the hiring agency.
(d) All accredited law enforcement agencies in the State of San Andreas are responsible for issuing and tracking Law Enforcement Officer Concealed Carry Weapon Licenses for sworn members of their department.
SECTION VIII: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
(a) No person shall be authorized to be in possession of a firearm unless;
· The person holds a valid Personal Firearms License.
· That person is a government employee authorized to carry a firearm by a licensing authority and is acting within the scope of employment.
· The person is an employee of a business where handling firearms is part of the scope of employment and has the appropriate license (ie: gun stores).
· The person is in temporary possession of a firearm at a licensed gun store and is not prohibited from obtaining a valid Personal Firearms License.
· The person is in temporary possession of a firearm within a hunting or sporting zone designated by the State or Municipal Government and is not prohibited from obtaining a valid Personal Firearms License.
· The person is in possession of the firearm for a verifiable reason that promotes public safety such as but not limited to;
· Finding an abandoned firearm in public and turning it over to the police.
· Taking control of a weapon from a suicidal or homicidal person.
SECTION IX: CARRYING OF FIREARM
(a) No person shall carry an exposed firearm unless;
(i) · The person is a law enforcement officer or an authorized state official while on duty; or
· The person holding a valid Guard Card, in accordance with Section VI of this Act, is on company property, acting within their scope of employment.
(ii) · The person holds a valid Personal Firearms License; and
· The person is located within the designated unincorporated areas of San Andreas, as defined under Section XVI of this Act.
(iii) · The person is on private residential property or place of business owned by them, or a person who consents to them carrying the exposed firearm on their property.
(b) Any person open carrying their firearm must adhere to the following;
· The person must keep their handgun properly holstered to their hip or leg; and
· The person carrying their holstered handgun may keep the handgun loaded or unloaded; and
· The person carrying a long gun must never point the muzzle at another person. The person may carry the long gun using the trail carry, two-hand carry, side carry, cradle carry, shoulder carry, or sling carry technique; and
· The person carrying the long gun must keep it unloaded at all times.
(c) No person shall carry a concealed firearm unless;
· The person holds a valid Concealed Carry Weapon License, in accordance with Section V of this Act, or a Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Weapon License, in accordance with Section VII of this Act.
· The person holds a valid Security Guard License, in accordance with Section VI of this Act, is on company property, acting within their scope of employment.
· The person is a law enforcement officer acting or an authorized state official acting within the scope of their employment.
· The person is on private residential property owned by them or a person who consents to them carrying a concealed firearm on the property.
(d) No person shall carry a firearm on them, except law enforcement officers or licensed security professionals acting within their scope of employment, or any individual with expressed or written permission from an authorized representative of the property into the following properties or zones: Government owned buildings, Police Stations, Fire Stations, Courthouses, Hospitals, Schools and/or Universities and Correctional Facilities.
(e) A person who displays a firearm in a valid self defense situation, with no viable legal alternative will enjoy protection from a charge under Title VI of the penal code.
(f) The legal open carry of a firearm alone shall not constitute probable cause for a police stop.
(g) No person under the influence of marijuana, narcotic drug, mind altering drug, any other controlled substance, or exceeding 0.08% BAC shall be in the possession of a firearm on their person.
SECTION X: POSSESSION AND CARRYING OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS
(a) No person shall be in possession and carrying of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, modified weapon, scoped rifle, any other weapon, destructive device, or suppressor unless;
· The person is authorized by the delegated authority over the issuance and enforcement of all firearm licensing, also known as a licensing authority, as outlined in Section III of the SHAFT Act, and
· The person is fit to carry a firearm in accordance to the criteria set forth by this Act, as outlined by Sections IV, V and, or, potentially VII.
· The person is a law enforcement officer employed by a law enforcement agency and is acting within their scope of employment or is an authorized state agent acting within the scope of their duties.
(b) A person found in possession and carrying of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, modified weapon, scoped rifle, any other weapon, destructive device, or suppressor while retaining the authorization to do so under Section X(a) shall do so by adhering to Section IX of this Act.
(c) A person may be in the possession and carrying of a scoped rifle whilst complying with the Hunting and Animal Protection Act of 2021.
SECTION XI: TRANSFERRING OF FIREARMS
(a) No person shall transfer a firearm unless:
· The transfer is temporary, is done for either hunting, fishing, camping, or a training purpose, and the owner of the firearm does not have reason to believe that the person they are temporarily transferring the firearm to is not prohibited from obtaining a valid Personal Firearms License. Firearms can also be temporarily transferred to other persons for display or recreational conversation as long as the weapon is not loaded.
· The firearm is being given to an on duty Law Enforcement Officer who is acting in the scope of their employment.
SECTION XII: SALE OF FIREARMS
(a) No person shall sell a used firearm unless the sale is conducted in conjunction with the licensing authority, before finalizing the sale of the firearm.
(b) No person shall sell a new firearm unless the sale is conducted by a business with the appropriate licensing as determined by Section 201 of the San Andreas Business Licensing & Municipal Accountability Act or unless the sale is conducted by a licensing authority.
(c) Violation of this Section shall be treated as an offence, punishable with up to 24 hours imprisonment or $5,000 fine, or both.
SECTION XIII: FIREARM TRACKING & ACCOUNTABILITY
(a) All firearms manufactured, sold, or possessed within the state are required to have a valid serial number etched onto the receiver of the firearm and to have that serial number registered with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Firearms that have been manufactured, sold, or possessed before the enactment of this law that does not meet these requirements will be given a grace period of one month from the date of enactment of this law to ensure registration is achieved with a licensing authority.
(b) Firearms that do not have valid serial numbers on them are required to report to a licensing authority to have a serial number etched onto the firearm and to have it registered or to have the firearm destroyed by a licensing authority.
(c) Firearms that are to be destroyed must be taken to a law enforcement officer and surrendered to the appropriate representative of the law enforcement agency.
(d) Firearms that are lost or stolen must be reported within 72 hours, failing which the owner shall only be liable to civil consequences that may arise out of the use of such firearms.
(e) Firearms must be accounted for, by their owners, at an interval not exceeding 24 hours, with any loss or theft thereof being reported in accordance with sub-clause (d) above.
(d) The State of San Andreas shall, through a local liaison with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), provide information, transactional history and serial numbers via the Firearms Transaction Record form to law enforcement agencies.
SECTION XIV: STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION
(a) Firearms that are in the process of being transported in a vehicle, or from a resident or commercial property from one location to another will be subject to the following provisions:
· Must be announced to law enforcement in the event of a law enforcement stop. The announcement is to be made at the beginning of the stop, as soon as contact is made with the law enforcement official. This provision shall not apply to concealed carrying of legal firearms.
· The firearm will be unloaded and transported in an enclosed container. Devices that are listed as acceptable would be an enclosed compartment of a vehicle, or a metal or fabric gun case. Carrying a firearm concealed is an exception.
· This shall also apply to any searches of residential or commercial property where firearms are present as long as the proper licenses have been issued.
SECTION XV: SHAFT & PENAL CODE AUTHORITY
(a) All violations of the SHAFT Act shall be given special standing and definition under the San Andreas Penal Code. A SHAFT violation will not be charged in conjunction with another Title 6 crime, instead, the Title 6 crime will be charged instead.
(b) Being charged with any crime that would result in violating any of the sections of the State Handling of All Firearms and Training Act will result in an indefinite suspension of all firearm licenses during the court proceeding and revoked upon conviction, if applicable. Otherwise, all suspended firearm licenses shall be reinstated.
SECTION XVI: DEFINING INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF SAN ANDREAS
(a) The Office of the Governor of San Andreas shall determine boundaries of unincorporated and incorporated areas of San Andreas with the consent of the San Andreas Senate by a simple majority vote.
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To outline the procedure of trespassing persons and trespass orders.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SAN ANDREAS DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I. TITLE
This title shall be known and may be cited as the Trespass Regulations Against Mischievous Persons Act of 2022.
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS
The State of San Andreas has no legal process or mandates for trespass orders but is equipped with a penal charge for Trespassing.
The State of San Andreas hereby establishes the procedure of trespassing individuals from businesses.
The State of San Andreas hereby establishes the procedure of trespassing individuals from private homes.
The State of San Andreas hereby establishes the mandates that a peace officer must follow for trespass orders.
SECTION III. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this law and all references to this law;
Verbal Notice (of Trespass) shall refer to a verbal statement or notice of trespass from one person to another, or from a peace officer to a person for the purpose of informing a person that they are either intending to be trespassed, are actively being trespassed, or have been given a trespass order.
Trespass Order shall refer to the official binding document declaring that a person is trespassed from a business premises.
Trespass shall refer to the relevant Trespassing code in the San Andreas Penal Code.
Authorized Employee shall refer to an individual who is employed or contracted by a commercial entity and is currently conducting their duties on commercial premises.
Commercial Premises shall refer to the land or property belonging to an organization or company.
Homeowner shall refer to a landlord, tenant, or both, of a dwelling privately owned or rented thereby.
(Private) Property shall refer to the privately owned dwelling of the homeowner.
Peace Officer shall refer to the definition found in section General Definitions under point 2 of the San Andreas Penal Code.
Person shall refer to any individual which is neither a peace officer, nor a business owner, nor a homeowner.
Person to be Trespassed shall refer to any individual who is neither a peace officer, nor a business owner, nor a homeowner whom a business owner, home owner, or a peace officer intends to trespass, is actively being trespassed, or has been issued a trespass order by a peace officer.
CHAPTER II. BUSINESS PREMISES
SECTION I. TRESPASS OR REMOVAL BY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES
An authorized employee may order a person to vacate the business premises.
If the person to be trespassed refuses to vacate the business premises, the forceful removal of the person to be trespassed shall be lawful except if subjected to unreasonable measures.
(a) Person to be trespassed may not be subject to threatening language rising to the level of assault.
(b) Person to be trespassed may not be subject to battery or other violent crimes except in self defense.
(c) Commercial entities are liable for any civil damages in the event of unreasonable force while conducting a forceful removal of the person to be trespassed from the business premises conducted by an authorized employee.
(d) Authorized employees are held liable to any criminal or civil misconduct in the case of unreasonable force in a forceful removal of the person to be trespassed.
SECTION II. TRESPASS ORDER PROCESS
An authorized employee who wishes to trespass any person from their commercial premises via trespass order may notify a peace officer to issue a trespass order.
A peace officer shall detain the person to be trespassed if possible and may identify the person to be detained.
A peace officer shall issue a trespass order against the person to be trespassed.
(a) A copy of the trespass order may be given to the business owner.
(b) A copy of the trespass order may be given to the person to be trespassed.
A peace officer shall submit a record of the trespass order into the relevant database(s).
A peace officer—to effect an arrest for trespassing on any commercial premises—must have first issued a verbal notice of trespass to the person to be detained and said notice must not have been adhered to OR the person to be trespassed has already received a trespass order previously. A trespass order shall be issued in conjunction with the arrest.
This section shall not negate or dismiss any other charges of crimes while in the process of the issuance of a trespass order or an arrest for Trespassing.
A peace officer is not required to issue a trespass order for the provisions of Chapter III of this Act.
SECTION III. TRESPASS ORDER CONTENTS
The trespass order shall contain the name of the person to be trespassed and the name of the business premises which the trespass order is relevant to.
The trespass order shall contain information about the person to be trespassed, unless otherwise unattainable, the gender, race, age or approximate age, the date of trespass, and the expiration date of the trespass order which shall be set by the business owner.
The trespass order may contain further information which a peace officer might find pertinent or useful.
CHAPTER III. PRIVATE PROPERTY
SECTION I. TRESPASS BY HOMEOWNER
Upon the request or notification of a homeowner, a peace officer may effect an arrest upon an individual, who holds no deed or claim under Chapter III, Section II of this Act to a property, who is trespassing on private property immediately without prior notice.
A peace officer may not effect an arrest upon a homeowner or any individual with a deed or claim to the property.
SECTION II. CLAIM TO A PROPERTY
Pursuant to Chapter III, Section I, Subsection 2 of this Act, the following persons hold a rightful claim to belong onto a private property;
A homeowner.
A child of the homeowner under the age of 18.
The legal spouse of the homeowner.
A tenant of a property pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 2021.
SECTION III. ENACTMENT
(a) The provisions of this Act are to be effected only when a person to be trespassed has violated Title III, Code 309 - Trespassing of the San Andreas Penal Code.
(b) The provisions of this Act are to take effect 48 hours after the Governor's ratification of this bill into law.
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Bill to authorize the Department of Labor and appropriate funds for 3 months.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SAN ANDREAS DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I. TITLE
This title shall be known and may be cited as the "DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022."
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS
(a) “Personnel expenses” shall refer to all employee expenses on wages, social security contributions, and medical/dental insurance.
(b) “San Andreas Secretary of Labor” shall refer to the person holding full executive authority over all matters within the department.
(c) “Director” shall be employed personnel responsible for running a division within the Department of Labor.
CHAPTER II. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SECTION I. DEFINITION
(a) “Department of Labor” shall refer to the Department of Labor of the State of San Andreas.
SECTION II. ESTABLISHMENT
(a) The Department of Labor shall operate under the direction of the Secretary of Labor of the State of San Andreas.
(b) The Department of Labor shall hold the following agencies to fulfill its purpose;
1. Los Santos County Airport Administration
2. Office of Labor-Management Standards
(c) The Department of Labor shall hold the following facilities to fulfill its purpose;
1. Los Santos International Airport
2. McKenzie Airfield
3. Sandy Shores Airfield
(d) The Secretary of Labor shall be the chief executive officer of the Department of Labor, and will be appointed by the Secretary of State and confirmed by the San Andreas State Senate.
(e) The Director of the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) shall be the chief executive officer of the Office of Labor-Management Standards.
(f) The Auditor of OLMS shall refer to the member of the OLMS who is under the Director of OLMS in charge of conducting an official inspection of a union or its accounts.
(g) The department shall follow this employee pay scale for all hired personnel;
1. General Laborer: $36,000/week
2. General Laborer (Bonus I): $42,000/week
3. Foreman: $45,000/week
4. General Staffer: $50,000/week
5. Administrator: $60,000/week
6. Auditor of the OLMS: $80,000/week
7. The Director of the Los Santos County Airport Administration: $85,000/week
8. The Director of the Port Authority: $100,000/week
9. The Director of the OLMS: $100,000/week
10. The Deputy Secretary of Labor: $100,000/week
11. The Secretary of Labor: $125,000/week
SECTION III. PURPOSE
(a) The Department of Labor shall be responsible for enforcing labor policies to all areas within The State of San Andreas.
(b) The Department of Labor shall provide grants through subsidies and incentives programs for all the businesses matching the criteria set by the Department of Labor.
(c) The Department of Labor shall provide contracts for the State projects for all the businesses matching the criteria set by the Department of Labor.
(d) The Department of Labor shall maintain a seasonal workforce for purposes such as harvest season, maintaining of the State roads, grand-scale State projects.
(e) The Department of Labor shall maintain a division in charge of conducting labor union representation elections and investigating and remedying unfair labor practices through hearings and other such matters. This division shall be referred to as the Office of Labor-Management Standards ( OLMS ).
(f) The Department of Labor shall maintain a division in charge of managing and running on day-to-day activities of all airports within Los Santos County. These activities include: the licensing of pilot schools, crop dusting operations, maintaining government aircraft. This division shall be referred to as the Los Santos County Airport Administration.
SECTION IV. CONTRACTS AND INCENTIVIZATION PROGRAMS
(a) The Department of Labor shall be appropriated a total amount of $5,000,000 for the project of renewable energy with Aurum Energy Inc.
(b) The Department of Labor shall be appropriated a total amount of $5,000,000 for the day-to-day operations and ongoing activities of the Los Santos Airport Administration.
1. This includes security contracts, warehouse leases, vehicle maintenance, and building renovation costs.
(c) The Department of Labor shall be appropriated a total amount of $15,000,000 for the subsidies and incentivization programs.
1. This includes any incentivization programs to create more manufacturing, warehousing, mining, excavation, electricity generation and power plant operations, custodial work, farming, commercial fishing, logging, landscaping, pest control, food processing, oil field work, waste collection and disposal, recycling, construction, maintenance, shipping, driving, custodial care, retail business, and trucking; This refers to:
(a) Apprenticeships programs ( Such as interns, craft apprentice )
(b) The Small Business Development Program - To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities.( Eligibility Requirements - The firm must be 51% or more owned and control by one or more disadvantaged persons. The disadvantaged person or persons must be socially disadvantaged and economically disadvantaged. The firm must be a small business, and certified by the Licensing Officials of the City of Los Santos.
(c) Women-Owned Small Business Programs - To be eligible, a firm must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women. The women must be U.S. citizens. The firm must be “small” in its primary industry, and certified by the Licensing Officials of the City of Los Santos
(d) State Development Projects - Construction work on San Andreas’ state infrastructure ( this includes state roads, bridges…), investments in the grand-scale State projects ( such as mining, excavation, electricity generation and power plant operations, logging, food processing, oil field work, construction, maintenance, shipping, driving and trucking, commercial fishing)
SECTION V. APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS
(a) The Department of Labor shall receive the total amount of $20,000,000 in funds for all personnel expenses for the months of August-December for the fiscal year of 2021.
(b) The Treasurer shall be authorized to increase appropriations for all personnel expenses for up to $15,000,000 for the months of August-December for the fiscal year of 2022
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An act to establish the Office of the State Treasurer, the Treasury Department, and the Office of Contracting and Procurement for purposes of managing the State’s finances, budget, and investments.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SAN ANDREAS DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION I. TITLE
This title shall be known and may be cited as the "SAN ANDREAS TREASURY ACT OF 2022."
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS
(a) "San Andreas State Treasurer", also known as the "Treasurer", shall refer to the State Officer as defined in the San Andreas Constitution - Article V.
(b) "Office of the State Treasurer" shall refer to the office under the executive power of the San Andreas State Treasurer.
(c) "Treasury Department" manages important public programs needed for the State's future. This department is under the executive power of the San Andreas State Treasurer.
(d) "Office of Contracting and Procurement" within the Treasury Department, manages partnerships with vendors and agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially.
CHAPTER II. DUTIES
SECTION I. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) The Treasurer shall be responsible for managing the Treasury Department and Office of the State Treasurer.
(b) The Treasurer shall keep an account of all money received and disbursed.
(c) Notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, whenever any law or whenever any state agency or officer requires that a pledge of money be made to secure the performance of an act or duty, the pledges shall first be approved by the governing or administrating state agency or officer and, upon the written order of the state agency or officer, shall be deposited with the Treasurer.
All money deposited with the Treasurer pursuant to this section shall be held by the Treasurer subject to law and the written order or instructions of the state agency or official making or authorizing the deposit and the state shall be responsible for the safe return thereof.
(d) The Treasurer shall superintend the fiscal concerns of the state. The Treasurer shall audit all claims against the state, and may audit the disbursement of any state money, for correctness, legality, and for sufficient provisions of law for payment. Whenever, in his/her opinion, the audit is not adequate, the Treasurer may make such field or other audit of any claim or disbursement of state money as may be appropriate to such determination.
(e) The Treasurer shall suggest plans for the improvement and management of the public revenues.
(f) The Treasurer may require all persons who have received money or securities, or have had the disposition or management of any property of the State of which an account is kept in his office to render statements thereof to him; and all such persons shall render such statement at such times and in such form as he may require.
SECTION II. REPORTING REQUIREMENT
(a) When the Senate is in session, the State Treasurer shall liaise with State executive departments to compile and submit monthly budget requests for government salaries and authorized programs to the State Senate.
(b) The State Treasurer shall submit an overview of all government expenditures and investments to the State Senate each month.
(c) The State Senate may vote to freeze funds directed to the State Treasurer at any time with a simple majority vote.