Government Legislation

Legislation Overview
The Judicial Bodies of Los Santos, including the Los Santos Senate and the Department of Justice, are responsible for creating and maintaining all Government Legislation within the State of San Andreas and its districts.

Citizens of San Andreas may petition for the population to vote on introducing new pieces of legislation. This process typically occurs at Town Hall meetings, following which the legislature would be put to public vote if the Department of Justice deems it both legal and constitutional. In addition, the Mayor's Office is able to directly petition for new legislation to be enacted.

All legal changes, including changes to the legislation and penal code, require a public vote before their implementation, unless these changes have been set forth directly by The Senate.

Each piece of legislation is available to read at the Dennis LaBarre City Hall.

The Legislation
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Los Santos Constitution
We the People of Los Santos, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of Los Santos.

Section 1
All legislative Powers herein shall be vested in a Congress of Los Santos, which shall consist of City Council and higher powers. All laws and procedures shall be publicly published within the Los Santos Penal Code when effective.

Section 1 - Judicial Congress
The judicial Power of Los Santos, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

Section 2 - Trials, Judicial Powers
(1) The judicial power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of Los Santos, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority; to all cases affecting public officials, government officials, and emergency officials. To all cases in which Los Santos shall be a party, cases between Los Santos and Citizens, between citizens of Los Santos, and cases between Citizens and organizations or government agencies.

(2) Bench Trials shall begin ONLY under the following circumstances; if a Judicial power is ready and available, if the other important parties and witnesses are involved and available including government employees who are needed, especially the individual who wrote the warrant leading to the bench trial, if the accused has legal council upon request. Bench Trials may only proceed under direction of the presiding Judicial power.

(3) Held until Trial; no individual in this state shall be held until trial unless there is probable cause under the penal code provided to Los Santos created by the Judicial powers. Charges that are considered as such will be labeled within said penal code. No citizen shall be held in state custody for longer than 72 hours without a case filing being posted against them. Once a case is posted it is up to the accused to request a bail or bond hearing if they so wish. If none are requested, the accused, so long as there is probable cause and evidence, shall stay in state custody until their court date. No citizen shall be held in state custody under Parson's for longer than 72 hours without their right to a therapist within those 72 hours, and will be released if no release or treatment terms have been set for said citizen within those 72 hours.

(4) Bail or Bond Hearings; it is every citizen's right to request a bail or bond hearing if in state custody pending a criminal in which charges are being pressed upon them. Bail or Bond hearings may only begin under the following circumstances; if a Judicial power is ready and available, if the accused is available, if an attorney for the accused is available if the accused is requesting such, and if a member of the District Attorney's Office or one of their Special Prosecutors are available on their behalf.

(5) Appeals; every citizen has the right to appeal charges placed against them unless a Judicial power has dismissed or adjourned a case with prejudice. Citizens have 60 days to appeal charges from the day the charges were placed against them. Citizens have 15 days to appeal cases dismissed or adjourned without prejudice by a Judicial power. Citizens may only appeal an appeal once, i.e. only two chances for appeal regarding any case is available to citizens.

(6) Statute of Limitations; the State and its authoritative powers and aides (Unified Police Department) have 60 days from the day a crimes or crimes are committed to press charges upon a citizen with probable cause and evidence. No Judicial Power shall allow or accept a case pressed upon a citizen outside of this statute, unless under special circumstances discussed among all parties involved, the accused included. Civil Cases may not proceed or be allowed by the Courts if the date of filing exceeds 8 days of the alleged event(s) occurring.

(7) 51-50 under Los Santos Law; The term 5150 refers to the Los Santos law code of the temporary or permanent, involuntary psychiatric commitment of individuals who present a danger to themselves or others due to signs of mental illness or distress. A peace officer, professional person in charge of a facility designated by the government, member of the attending psychiatric staff, or a Judicial Power may upon probable cause take, or cause action to be taken, the individual into custody for a period of up to 72 hours for assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, or placement for evaluation and treatment approved by Pillbox Medical which is the State's Department of Health Care services. If the individual is not assessed or evaluated within 72 hours of placement into a 5150, they must be released unless under special circumstances provided by a Judicial Power.

For more information on the 51-50 process as a whole, please view any associated Legislation pertaining thereto.

(8) Mistrials; Mistrials may only be called and approved by a Judicial Power of whom is presiding over the case in which the mistrial is designated. All Judicial Powers, attorneys and prosecutors or acting prosecutors are REQUIRED by the state to motion for a mistrial is any rights herein are violated during due process or trials.

(9) Writ of Habeas Corpus; Los Santos Law recognizes the Writ of Habeas Corpus as a code under the Constitution which grants all free persons protection against illegal imprisonment. This does not include approved investigative holds by a Judicial Power or PD Command Members. PD Command are able to do their own investigative detainments of up to 24 hours, anything beyond that is to be approved by a Judicial Power and is not to exceed 72 hours total. To hold an individual upon investigation, the state must have reasonable suspicion upon the individual that they were involved in a crime. Writ of Habeas Corpus does not include the 72 hour holds of Held until Trial charges that have sufficient probable cause as evidence, as well as 5150's that have been approved by the directed individuals above (Article II, Section 2, #6).

(10) Common Law of Los Santos; all Judicial Powers, Prosecutors, Attorneys and Police Department(s) shall follow the common law of Los Santos. This includes case law, which is listed in the MDW.

(11) Traffic Court; traffic tickets and/or violations may not be appealed on the court docket and must be handled in the city only. A civilian may request a bench trial upon receiving a traffic ticket. If the officer who handed out the traffic ticket is not available at the time of request, the civilian still has 30 days to get into the city at the same time as the officer and request a bench trial for the traffic ticket. A civilian may reach out to a Judge or lawyer to help schedule.

Section 3 - Licenses
(1) Licenses; Only Judicial powers may grant the following licenses: weapon licenses, business licenses, drivers licenses (if revoked previously by a Judicial Power or peace officer).

(2) Revoking of Licenses; Weapon and Drivers Licenses may only be revoked by peace officers of Los Santos and Judicial Powers under probable cause. Probable cause for revoking weapon licenses includes misuse of a firearm that causes charges to be pressed upon the license holder. This includes violent felonies and violent misdemeanors. Drivers licenses may be revoked once an individual receives more than 20 points on their record regarding traffic infractions described within the Los Santos penal code. Business licenses may only be revoked by a Judicial Power under the circumstances of asset forfeitures being filed and won by the State, or upon probable cause and evidence provided by Unified Police Department. Judicial Powers may also audit and request information or paperwork from a business, and evaluate said business for forfeiture.

(3) A citizen's drivers license will be suspended or removed once they have accrued more than 20 points. They are able to reduce the amount of points on their record by obtaining a passing release form from the Los Santos Driving schools. The removal of points is subjected to the citizens current driving record.


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Amendment 1 - Religion and Expression
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people to peacefully assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment 2 - Slavery and Involuntary Servitude
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within Los Santos, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

Congress and the Judiciary shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Amendment 3 - Rights Guaranteed, Privileges, and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process, and Equal Protection
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in Los Santos and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of Los Santos. The State shall make or enforce any law which shall [not] make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens; nor shall the state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2. The Congress and the Judiciary shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but unless probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the property to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Searches conducted under a search warrant approved by a duly authorized judge, justice, or magistrate shall be considered lawful. The procedures for obtaining a lawful search warrant may be found in further legislation relating thereto.

Amendment 5 - Rights of Persons
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Justice, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment 6 - Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial Justice of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

For the purposes of the District Court of Los Santos, the right to a speedy trial shall include the right to have any and all Held Until Trial charges filed within forty-eight hours of arrest. Failure by the State to post charges to the docket within forty-eight hours shall result in (1) the Defendant being released from confinement, and; (2) bail conditions automatically being lifted from the Defendant.

Amendment 7 - Income Tax
The Congress and the Judiciary shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

Amendment 8 - Further Guarantees in Criminal Cases
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. All suspects granted parole shall be subject to the General Conditions of Parole.

Amendment 9 - Coop's Law (repealed by the Senate)
Where any citizen is found guilty of multiple, numerous, and/or continuous instances of heinous, malicious, and/or organized capital level crimes in the State of San Andreas in a short period of time, the citizen may be subject to the following sentences and/or punishments in spite of the rights outlined above, to be carried out at the discretion of the Department of Justice: (1) Search and Seizure (2) Life in Prison (3) The Death Penalty

Amendment 10 - Impeachment
In the case the Mayor is found in violation of the Expectations of Office and/or the death of the Mayor he/she is to be replaced with the Deputy Mayor. The Deputy Mayor is to finish out the remainder of the current term in which the Mayor was elected to exercise the duties of the office.

Amendment 11 - Mayoral Clemency
(1) The Mayor shall have the power to grant reprieves from penalties of death, with the sentences being commuted to life in prison under terms as set by a sitting Judge or Justice of the Department of Justice.

The Mayor shall also have the power to grant reprieves from penalties of life without the possibility of parole, commuting those sentences instead to life with the possibility of parole. Parole Boards shall be sat by one or more Judges or Justices of the Department of Justice.

(2) The Mayor shall have the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the State. Such reprieves and pardons shall be subject to the review of the Department of Justice to ensure all pardons or reprieves granted are legal, constitutional, unbiased, and not coerced.
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Warrant Application
(1) Warrant Application: A Supervisor of the Unified Police Department (The Los Santos Police Department, The Blaine County Sheriff's Office, The San Andreas State Police, etc.) or a member of the District Attorney's Office may apply for a search warrant where there is probable cause that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found when the warrant is executed.

(a) Probable Cause: Probable cause is simply a fair probability that evidence of a crime will be discovered, provable through any of several means, including:

(i) Direct Evidence: Direct evidence which makes it more probable than not that contraband or evidence will be found within the place to be searched, such as photographs or video evidence of a person entering a location while in possession of contraband or evidence.

(ii) Missing Evidence: Where a suspect of a crime is caught or apprehended at some time after the crime has transpired and the evidence of the crime is not found on their person. For instance, where a murder suspect is apprehended but a firearm matching the casings is not found on their person.

(iii) Oath or Affirmation: Facts of circumstances which were witnessed by the arresting officer which may be sworn to, such as seeing the suspect taking or carrying away evidence of a crime from a crime scene.

(iv) Totality of the Circumstances: Where the facts and circumstances surrounding the application of the warrant paints a common sense picture that it is likely that contraband or evidence will be found in the place or places to be searched, such as: when a suspect is caught with an amount of contraband, and it is likely to be more concealed in their properties (Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute or Trafficking). Another example would be where cumulative police reports within the statute of limitations (sixty (60) days) indicate that contraband or evidence of a crime is likely to be found in the place or places to be searched.

(v) Confessions: Where a confession which is knowingly and voluntarily given, under Miranda, indicates that contraband or evidence is likely to be found in the place or places to be searched.

(vi) Informants: Information supplied by a criminal informant with both veracity and a base of knowledge which may be confirmed through other means, such as prior related incidents or information which may be sworn or affirmed by police officers.

Warrant Requirements
(2) Warrant Requirements: To be valid, a search warrant must contain:

(a) Oath or Affirmation: A signed statement of probable cause by a police officer; this may include reference to an existing incident or police report.

(b) Officer's Signature: The signature of the officer or member of the District Attorney's Office seeking the warrant.

(c) Supervisor's Signature: The signature of a supervising officer of the rank of Sergeant or higher, or the signature of the District attorney. Where the officer seeking the warrant is of the rank of Sergeant or higher, they may sign for items (b) and (c).

(d) Judge's Signature: The signature of a neutral and detached magistrate; a neutral and detached magistrate is one who has not overheard any criminal proceedings in direct relation to the crime or crimes to which the warrant is related.

Duration:
(3) Duration: A warrant is valid for thirty (30) days after the date of the crime or crimes underlying the warrant, NOT from the time a Justice signs said warrant.

Plain Sight
(4) Plain Sight: Law enforcement may seize all contraband, evidence, or illegal items which are in plain sight of the place or places to be searched. The individual shall be charged accordingly with the possession or other charges which arise from the possession of said contraband, evidence, or illegal items.

Termination of Probable Cause
(5) Termination of Probable Cause: When a warrant is granted to find a particular item (i.e. a weapon matching a particular registration or serial number) probable cause is terminated, and the search must end, at such time as the direct evidence being searched for is obtained. Law enforcement may seize all contraband or evidence in plain sight in the residence in which the particular item is found and terminate the search, but may not continue searching further locations.

Receipt
(6) Receipt: Law enforcement must prepare a detailed item list of all items seized in the execution of the warrant, and provide a copy of this list (1) to the suspect and (2) to the judicial authority who authorized the warrant. Any items seized determined to be legal must be returned to the individual within fourteen (14) days.

Notice
(7) Notice: The owner of the property to be searched and/or their counsel must be provided with (1) a copy of the warrant (upon execution) and (2) a copy of the receipt, noted above, within forty-eight (48) hours of the execution of the warrant.

Written and Entered by Justice Ray Montag.
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Statute of Limitations for Civil Cases:

 * 60 days from occurrence of incident

Statute of Limitations for Criminal Cases:

 * 60 days from occurrence of incident
 * 60 days from date of arrest for appeals

Warrants:

 * Arrest Warrants:
 * Will remain active for 3 days after the warrant is issued by Law Enforcement. Law Enforcement may request that a warrant be extended up to thirty days from the incident underlying the warrant.


 * Search and Seizure Warrant:
 * Will remain active for 30 days after the warrant is signed by a judge or 60 days after the incident underlying the warrant, whichever is shorter. Once the warrant is executed by law enforcement and the person / persons have had an itemized list returned to them, the warrant is no longer active.

License Removal:

 * Hunting/Fishing License:
 * Must wait 30 days to request a hunting and/or fishing license after removal and request a hearing or complete the Park Rangers Scouts program.


 * Weapons License:
 * Must wait 30 days after removal for a weapons license. An informal hearing in front of a judge is required.


 * Drivers License:
 * Complete the course at the driving school and present a judge with a certificate of completion.

Entered by Justice Antigone Weston.
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Introduction
A business will be defined as any person and/or entity engaged in commerce. Any person and/or entity engaging in Commerce is required to be registered with the state of San Andreas. All registered businesses and/or person(s) in the state of San Andreas are subject to pay taxes back to the state upon request of any Department of Industry & Commerce official agent. Registered businesses are expected to keep a record of all assets gained or lost. The records kept by these registered businesses are to be presented upon request of any Department of Industry & Commerce official agent. This applies to private citizens as well.

Tax
All registered businesses are required to pay 5% of the profit gained through the commerce performed by the business upon request of any official Department of Industry and Commerce official agent.

The DIC Code
Any person, entity, and/or registered business found to have acquired assets through criminal activity will be subject to violations listed below. Registered businesses in the State of San Andreas found to be in connection to any criminal activity will be subject to immediate class A violations at the discretion of the Department of Justice.

Violations
Any person, registered business, and/or entity found to be in violation of the Department of Industry and Commerce Tax Code may be subject to penalty and/or forfeiture of assets. Every person and/or entity is to pay tax upon request. Failure to pay upon request will result in penalty and/or forfeiture of assets. Each penalty is designated into class (A) (B) and (C). Below are the defined classifications for each.

Class C
And person and/or entity found to be in violation of less that $10,000 are subject to Class C penalty which may include but not limited to the following:
 * Payment to the state less than $10,000 but equal to the sum of funds gained through criminal activity, fraudulent, evaded, and/or misrepresented funds.
 * Fines levied against the offender of this tax code and the stipulations therein
 * Incarceration within the State Prison according to judicial discretion
 * Community service according to judicial declaration
 * Suspension of license including but not limited to business according to judicial discretion

Class B
Any person, registered business, and/or entity found to be in violation of $10,000.01 to $250,000 are subject to Class B penalty which may include but not limited to the following:
 * Payment equal to the sum of the gained fund(s) through criminal activity, fraudulent, evaded, and/or misrepresented funds.
 * Fines levied against the offender of this tax code and the stipulations therein
 * Incarceration within the State Prison according to judicial discretion
 * Community service according to judicial declaration
 * Suspension of license(s) including but not limited to business according to judicial discretion
 * Forfeiture of assets according to judicial discretion
 * Freezing of account(s) until the conclusion of judicial proceedings

Class A
Any person, registered business, and/or entity found to be in violation of $250,000.01 or greater are subject to Class A penalty which may include but not limited to the following:
 * Payment equal to the sum of the gained funds through criminal activity, fraudulent, evaded, and/or misrepresented funds.
 * Fines levied against the offender of this tax code and the stipulations therein
 * Incarceration within the State Prison according to judicial discretion
 * Community service according to judicial declaration
 * Forfeiture of Business License
 * Forfeiture of Business
 * Forfeiture of asset(s)
 * Freezing of account(s) until the conclusion of judicial proceedings
 * Liquidations of personal assets according to Judicial Ruling
 * May apply for new business after 180 days

Tax Payment Schedule
All registered businesses, person(s), and/or entities are to keep track of all assets gained or lost. Tax periods will be divided by the calendar month. You must report all gains and losses between the 1st to the 7th of every month. Registered businesses must report the previous tax period the following month between the dates specified. All registered businesses, person(s), and/or entities will pay the tax mandated by the Tax Code above. (Edited 4/10/2021 Buck Stanton)

The (DIC) maintains that upon request taxes are to be paid in full. The above stipulation is a guideline for all registered businesses, person(s), and/or entities to follow. Extensions may be requested and will be granted at the discretion of the (DIC). All registered businesses, person(s), and/or entities can be audited at any time without warning.

Reporting Tax
In order to report taxes in the state of San Andreas you are mandated to fill out tax form A. It is required for every registered business in the State of San Andreas to report all commerce on tax form A. All individuals need to keep a record of assets. All registered businesses are subject to audits without warning and will be held accountable according to the San Andreas Penal and/or violations listed here in the above. The (DIC) reserve the right to deny and/or allow all of the above listed on this document.

Extension Request
Any person, entity, and/or registered business is eligible to request an extension. Extension must be requested within the specified Tax Payment Schedule dates (see above). Upon the request you will be granted an additional 7 days from the date of the request. $500 will be paid upon making an extension request payable immediately to the state and can be collected by a registered Special Agent of Collection (SAC).

Late Filing Fees
Submission of tax form A outside the Tax Payment Schedule dates (see above) without an Extension Request (see above) are subject to late submission fees. $2500 will be payable immediately upon late submission of form A.

Tariffs
Any asset(s) received from outside of the state of San Andreas is immediately subject to a 35% fee of the total sum of the asset(s) received. Any person, entity, and/or registered business will report any asset(s) that has been received immediately to a registered DIC agent. Fees associated with receiving these assets will be payable within the Tax Payment Schedule dates (see above). Failure to report these assets will be subject to immediate Class A penalties.

Department of Public Health
Receiving grades B and above from the DPH may be eligible for tax deductions.

Edited 5/3/2021 Buck Stanton

Entered by Justice Buck Stanton.
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Rules & Operating Guidelines
The Paleto Market will only be open during the daytime as this will be the only time people are allowed to sell their wares. The Dean World Market will only be open in the evenings.

All items customized via Willie are to be sold only at the Markets, nowhere else.

Any person/persons wishing to use the Markets must purchase an up-to-date weekly vendor's license that costs $400 (lasts for one week) or a monthly vendor's license that costs $1,000 (lasts for one month).

The person who claims the booth (referred to as "Seller") is the only one who needs to provide an up-to-date permit upon request, and they must be in the booth present at all times to provide the vendor's license upon request. Employees who have "joined" the booth do not need them.

Should sellers be asked to provide their permit by an officer of the law (Judge, County Clerk, or Police officer), or a member of the Mayor's office, or Parks and recreations representative, they shall display it upon request.

If the person who "claimed" the booth fails to provide their permit upon request, the person who claimed the booth alone shall be subject to a fine of $750.

Sellers must clearly display via banner what business they are running/representing and/or what kind of products they are selling. Sellers must make prices of their wares easily displayed at their booth.

Sellers must not block aisles or other booths; they are to be limited to the personal booth they have claimed, and a small area in front of the booth they have claimed.

Any person may sell their wares at the Market, regardless of criminal history.

Should sellers be caught engaging in illegal or disruptive activity, their permits may be taken from them, and for more serious cases, may face blacklisting.

Sellers are not permitted to sell items that require a special license (Example: Alcohol or Firearms) unless given explicit permission from a judge or the Mayor in a written manner, With exception to approved dispensaries.

No business shall have more than one seller operate more than one booth at a time.

Sellers must sell their own wares or the wares of the business under which they are employed i.e. they are not able to purchase their goods from a business they are not a part of and resell the goods. The booths of the Market are subject to regulations put forth by the Department of Public Health, and the sellers are to adhere to requests from the officers of that entity.

The Market and government entity under which it is owned shall not be held responsible for any injuries or deaths, missing, lost, or stolen items of the sellers and/or patrons that could occur while on the property.

Additional Rules for Dispensaries
The dispensaries (White Widow, Smoke on the Water, and Rooster's Reef) are required by law to sell only in the Markets (Dean World Market and Andi Jones Farmers Market). Owners of approved dispensaries and their employees are the only ones allowed to do so. Dispensaries are not allowed to sell through any third party.

Products should only be sold by the owners of approved dispensaries and their employees.

Per Senate Ruling, any dispensaries found to sell at any place other than the markets (Dean World Market and Andi Jones Farmers Market) will be subject to business and dispensary license revocation. It is the dispensary owner's responsibilities to inform their employees of the rules and guidelines provided in this document.

Dispensary employees operating a dispensary booth (White Widow, Smoke on the Water, and Rooster's Reef) at the Markets are not legally required to possess a vendor's license, though will still require a vendor's license if they claim a non-dispensary booth for another business.

Entered by Justice Buck Stanton.
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UPCOMING COURT CASES:
August 15th: Kyle Pred v Domenic Toretti August 18th: Cato Leland v Jonathan Kinsley

UPCOMING TOWL HALL MEETINGS
Dates and times are updated and checked weekly for accuracy. They are liable to change. Consult the Department of Justice or City Hall section of the government website for the most up to date changes. Times are all in EST.

Entered by Justice Antigone Weston.
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Code of Conduct:

 * To behave in a professional and reasonable manner
 * To take the responsibilities brought to the department seriously and follow through with them reasonably and accordingly
 * To conduct themselves with professionalism when interacting with citizens
 * To work responsibly with the Mayor's Office and Department of Justice, as well as any other government entity
 * Work within the laws established by the state of San Andreas and maintain felony-free criminal records

Responsibilities:

 * Work with any issues, concerns, or ideas revolving around the Markets (Dean World and Paleto) that are outside of the realm of vendor's licenses.
 * To handle the scheduling of events at the Arena (tbd)
 * Create and run events that are designed to raise funds for certain causes (list will be provided and continuously updated of pending causes)

Entered by Chief Justice Dennis LaBarre.
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Expectations of Deputy Mayor:

 * Conduct themselves in a professional manner
 * Work with honesty, integrity, and with the best interests of the citizens in mind
 * Behave with respect and courtesy
 * Display efficiency and openness regarding communication and cooperation with the Mayor's office, Department of Justice, and any other government entity
 * Keep open lines to the citizens for communication and provide due diligence in assisting in their concerns
 * Consistently communicate and assist the Mayor in any and all duties asked of this position, provided that they are within the line of duty
 * Deputy Mayor can be terminated and dismissed by the current sitting Mayor

Responsibilities of the Deputy Mayor:

 * Read, assist in revision, review, and approve business proposals
 * Act as liaison between the Mayor and the Department heads, i.e. DIC and Parks and Recreation
 * Communicate issues that cannot be resolved by the Deputy alone to the Mayor
 * Formulate rough outlines for legislative change to then pass to the Mayor for review

Entered by Justice Buck Stanton.
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Expectations of Mayor Elect
Suggested Guidelines while holding title of Los Santos Mayor:
 * Conduct themselves in a professional manner, even when off duty.
 * Work with honesty and integrity.
 * Display a positive and respectful attitude.
 * Fair and consistent communication and application of policies.
 * Listen to concerns expressed by others and encourage others to express their views and keep an open mind.
 * Set a good example for others.

Articles of Impeachment:

Entered by Chief Justice Dennis LaBarre.
 * Dereliction of Duties: Failure to perform duties from lack of activity in the office, or outright refusing to perform duties of what is expected.
 * Gross Negligence: Person consciously disregards the needs of reasonable care, thus leading to the foreseeable grave injury or harm to other persons.
 * Gross Incompetence: Continuous behaviour that leads to misconduct. Actions or thoughts that lead to serious consequences or injury.
 * General Corruption: To be found in the act of being continuously dishonest or fraudulent. Person is found to be using their position in the order to secure illegal benefits for themselves or like persons.
 * Criminal Conviction: To be found after going through due process of being convicted in a court of law. To include being convicted by a court of the State of San Andreas, or by pleading ultimate guilt to a peace officer.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Vehicle Strike & Asset Forfeiture System - Updated 12/17/2022

Vehicle Seizure Guidelines
Cause of Offenses/Strikes: Any personally owned vehicle used for any felony offense excluding simple traffic infractions (including reckless driving) shall be subject to an offense/strike for vehicle impound and seizure

One Strike
Owner Not Verified: Where a vehicle which has signs of tampering is used in the commission of any felony offense and the registered owner is not verified as a participant, the vehicle shall be subject to one strike point. The registered owner of the vehicle may seek civil relief from the individual involved in the underlying crime for any damages relating to the seizure of their vehicle. The State and The Unified Police Department shall be entitled to claim qualified immunity against such civil cases

Evading: Where the vehicle is used in the commission of any evading offense, enumerated below, and the registered owner of the vehicle is a participant or there are no signs of tampering

Accomplice to Evading

Accessory to Evading

Two Strikes
Reckless Evading: Where the vehicle is used in the commission of any evading offense, enumerated below, and the registered owner of the vehicle is a participant in the felony or there are no signs of tampering, the vehicle shall be subject to two strike points

Accomplice to Reckless Evading

Accessory to Reckless Evading

Resisting Arrest: Where the primary actor in a vehicle pursuit is found guilty of Evading or Reckless Evading, and the registered owner of the vehicle is found guilty only of resisting arrest for occupying the vehicle or there are no signs of tampering. The subject vehicle must be used in the commission of the escape.

Accomplice to Resisting Arrest

Accessory to Resisting Arrest

Felony Hit and Run: Vehicle is leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in injury or death involving property damage, without identifying yourself to the parties involved

Accomplice to Felony Hit and Run

Accessory to Felony Hit and Run

Three Strikes
Street Racing: Where the vehicle is used in the commission of any street racing offense, enumerated below, and the registered owner of the vehicle is a participant in the felony or there are no signs of tampering, the vehicle shall be subject to three strike points

Accomplice to Street Racing

Accessory to Street Racing

Four Strikes
Robbery or Kidnapping: Where the vehicle is used in the commission of any robbery or kidnapping related offense, enumerated below, and the registered owner of the vehicle is a participant in the felony or there are no signs of tampering, the vehicle shall be subject to four strike points

Robbery

Accomplice to Robbery

Accessory to Robbery

Grand Larceny

Accomplice to Grand Larceny

Accessory to Grand Larceny

Kidnapping

Accomplice to Kidnapping

Accessory to Kidnapping

Kidnapping a Goverment Employee

Accomplice to Kidnapping a Goverment Employee

Accessory to Kidnapping a Goverment Employee

Joyriding

Accomplice to Joyriding

Accessory to Joyriding

Grand Theft Auto

Accomplice to Grand Theft Auto

Accessory to Grand Theft Auto

Five Strikes
Violent Felonies: Where the vehicle is used in the commission of any violent felony offense or held until trial charge, enumerated below, and the registered owner of the vehicle is a participant in the felony or there are no signs of tampering, the vehicle shall be subject to five strike points:

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Accomplice to Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Accessory to Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Manslaughter

Accomplice to Manslaughter

Accessory to Manslaughter

Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

Accomplice to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

Accessory to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

2nd Degree Murder

Accomplice to 2nd Degree Murder

Accessory to 2nd Degree Murder

Attempted 1st Degree Murder

Accomplice to Attempted 1st Degree Murder

Accessory to Attempted 1st Degree Murder

Attempted Murder of a Government Employee

Accomplice to Attempted Murder of a Government Employee

Accessory to Attempted Murder of a Government Employee

Murder of a Government Employee

Accomplice to Murder of a Government Employee

Accessory to Murder of a Government Employee

Gang Related Shooting

Accomplice to Gang Related Shooting

Accessory to Gang Related Shooting

Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute

Accomplice to Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute

Accessory to Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute

Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute

Accomplice to Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute

Accessory to Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute

Drug Trafficking

Accomplice to Drug Trafficking

Accessory to Drug Trafficking

Weapons Trafficking

Accomplice to Weapons Trafficking

Accessory to Weapons Trafficking

First Degree Robbery

Accomplice to First Degree Robbery

Accessory to First Degree Robbery

Duration of Strikes
Current Strikes shall remain on the record against the vehicle for a period of thirty (30 days). Strikes are recognized from the date of the initial incident and will be erased from the vehicle's title on a rolling basis. Strikes shall remain on the record against a vehicle regardless of transfer of ownership. Total strikes will be recorded through the lifetime of a vehicle, tracked by the vehicle identification number (VIN). Total strikes will persist on the vehicle's permanent record, however only active strikes shall be considered as punishment for offenses.

Punishment for Offenses
The individual shall be subject to penalties as described below to the vehicle used in the instant offense based upon the number of current strikes against the individual. Impounds and fines shall be levied against the registered owner of the vehicle when an offense causes the number of current strikes of the vehicle to equal or surpass three. When the three-strike threshold is surpassed, the registered owner of the vehicle shall be subjected to a fine in the amount of $3,000.00 to $9,000.00 per current strike (proportional to the cost of the vehicle) and the vehicle shall be impounded for a total of days equaling 1 day per current strike. These fees are in addition to the base cost of the impound. These fines and hold periods will trigger upon every additional strike after the three-strike threshold is reached.

If a vehicle reaches 30 strikes it will be seized from the owner for a period of 30 days.

Department of Justice Strike Removal
The above penalties (deemed 'strikes') may be removed by a judge or justice appointed by the Department of Justice upon review of the incident report provided by the police department. The police department has 24 hours to file such paperwork. If it is deemed that no probable cause exists, a judge or justice may remove strike points from the vehicle. Elements necessary to be provided by a member of the police department include:

Name of the registered owner of the vehicle;

License plate number of the vehicle;

Photographs of the vehicle;

Statement of probable cause as to the application for seizure of the vehicle, and;

Name and callsign of the officer enacting the vehicle forfeiture.

Standard of Proof
Strikes against vehicles are a form of civil asset forfeiture. Accordingly, the burden of proof shall be that of a civil matter, a preponderance of the evidence. The State need not prove their case against the vehicle beyond a reasonable doubt, but only to the extent which would be required in any other civil matter.

Notice
Current/Active strikes against a vehicle shall be publicly accessible via the MDW. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of vehicle owners to utilize publicly available resources to keep themselves informed of the status of current/active strikes against their vehicle The State shall have no burden to notify, serve, or subpoena individuals regarding strikes levied against any vehicle.

Strikes Applicable to Vehicles
Strikes, once accrued, shall be applied to the individual vehicle used in the offense in question. Strikes shall remain applied to the vehicle, even upon transfer of ownership of the vehicle. Strikes shall be viewable within the MDW, publicly accessible at the Dennis LaBarre City Hall.

Early Release
Vehicles may be released from impound before the time has expired by the registered owner of the vehicle paying a fee of $3,000.00 to $9,000.00/day (depending on the cost of the vehicle) of early release to the impound lot. This will not result in the removal of any strikes from the vehicle.

Amendment:
Vehicle Asset Forfeitures are subject to five strike points and will automatically be added to the total and current strike value. Strikes accumulated from the Vehicle Asset forfeiture act in the same nature as any others and do not fall off when asset fees are paid.

Entered by Judge John Bailey. Amended 09/03/2021

Updated by Alan Crane on 12/9/2021.

Updated by Alan Crane on 6/18/2022.

Updated by Alan Crane on 12/17/2022.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | DIC - Legislation Updated 12/1/2021

DIC LEGISLATION
The Department of Industry & Commerce is a fully independent organization, contracted by the offices of San Andreas. The DIC is expected to perform the following functions: Regulate existing businesses tax payments and offer guidance to businesses to set schedules tax payments. They are able to collect financial data on current and active businesses to assist in filing and collection of taxes during a non-routine audit. Conduct routine financial audits once per month for all businesses. Collect taxes owed from active businesses in the state of San Andreas during the previously mentioned audits. Review business activity within the city and its status, if business has been found to be inactive a suggestion of suspension or termination can be made. If needed, a standard inspection could lead into a full audit involving the whole DIC's departments as well as other governmental authorities such as DOJ, Current Mayoral Office, and/or PD may be consulted. Inactivity statuses of businesses can be determined by:
 * Refusal to pay taxes in multiple consecutive instances.
 * Lack of current business activity in evidence reported after audit.

DIC Head of Department (DIChead)
Entered by Chief Justice Allison Thomas.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Property Foreclosure and State Seizure Guidelines

Property Foreclosure and State Seizure Guidelines
1.) Notification to Owner: A court docket will be placed 72 hours prior to seizure notifying owners of impending foreclosure of owned property.

A. Docket posting will include the following information:

i. Owner

ii. Housing Address

iii. Outstanding payments

B. Stipulations of Property Seizure:

i. The Property Owner has reached at least three outstanding payments of asset/maintenance fees on said property, or;

ii. Property owner is deceased, or;

iii. Property owner has lost property due to a previous court ruling.

2.) Paying Off Debt: The owner may complete all outstanding payments during the 72 hours of notice served by the court.

A. The Property owner will need to notify the courts of payments by speaking with a Judicial figure and presenting payment receipt or clearance of debt.

i. This can be done via photographic evidence.

ii. Posting to the court docket that the owner is now in compliance.

iii. Have the judicial applicant reflect payment via docket.

3.) Seizure of Property: Government Seizure of property will occur once docket closure is recognized.

A. A Judge will close the docket after the 72 hour window has passed.

B. The Judge will then complete the seizure.

C. The Judge will enlist the assistance of an officer of the law to ensure the properties have been vacated of any illegal items.

This includes but is not limited too; Weaponry; Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia; and/or stolen property.

D. The seized property will return to the consumer market upon processing.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPtb9nZ6Bp4uUuUmxUdqAOtV8xQoEqSxjgkpHNDLwFU/edit?usp=sharing Entered by Chief Justice Allison Thomas on December 27th, 2021
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Sentencing Guidelines - Manufacturing & Trafficking Crimes

Sentencing Guidelines Explanation
There are certain crimes in Los Santos that qualify as "Trafficking Crimes." These crimes have no prescribed statutory time and fine associated with their entry in the penal code, but carry a great impact to Public Safety, and thus the Department of Justice will be issuing guidance on the sentencing Police Officers can offer in Plea Agreements, or a Judge can issue in Court.

If a Defendant is found Guilty, or Pleads Guilty, to these crimes, the sentencing is left up to the Judge, or in the case of a Plea Deal, is left up to the negotiating parties. However, the Department of Justice, by this legislation, is establishing Mandatory Minimum Sentences for these crimes.

Human Trafficking
2 Years Incarceration / 2 Years Parole / $50,000 Fine

Drug Trafficking
3 Years Incarceration / 3 Years Parole / $100,000 Fine

Weapons Trafficking
3 Years Incarceration / 3 Years Parole / $150,000 Fine

Weapons Manufacturing
10 Years Incarceration / 10 Years Parole / $1,000,000 Fine

Repeat Offenses:
It must be noted that these minimums only apply to first offenses for these crimes. If a Defendant has a prior conviction or plea agreement for any of the offenses listed above, then the minimum shall scale with the number of prior convictions or plea agreements for the same charge.

Judicial Approval:
As with all Plea Agreements, there is no authority between the Police and a Defendant to complete a Plea Agreement without Judicial Approval. Just because there is a minimum sentence listed does not mean that the minimum will be approved for every situation. Some situation may call for a much higher penalty and thus a Judge may not approve a Plea Agreement for the minimum stated in this legislation.


 * Updated July 26th 2022 to include Weapons Manufacturing

Entered by Judge Alan Crane on February 9th, 2022.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Enhanced Parole Program

Opt-In Protocols
The application of Enhanced Parole will only occur as a result of an agreement between the Defendant, Prosecution, and Judge(s)/Senator(s) involved in the case. Any party may suggest the Enhanced Parole Program to be applied to a case. This Program is completely voluntary, and must be enacted through a formal written agreement on the docket which outlines the conditions, named Parole Officer(s), and total time to be served on Enhanced Parole. If the Parolee wishes to withdraw at any time, that is their right, and they will be remanded to the custody of the DOC at Bolingbroke for the amount of time remaining.

Community Service Agreements
The Mayor's Office will liaison with local Business Owners to establish agreements which will enable Parole Officers to assign Parolees to work in customer service-oriented positions as a condition of their Enhanced Parole. This agreement will reflect specific conditions that both the Employer and Parolee must fulfill. If these conditions are fulfilled and the Enhanced Parole Program is completed, the Business Owner will receive a $10,000 payment. This prong of the the Enhanced Parole Program is non-negotiable.

Sample Enhanced Parole Conditions
In addition to the Community Service Prong, Parole Officers and Judges/Senators may suggest any number of conditions to trade off for a lesser jail sentence, reduced fine, or leniency in overall punishment. These may include but are not limited to:
 * Regular Physical & Mental Examinations by Pillbox Staff
 * Community Outreach & Counseling for At-Risk Individuals either in Bolingbroke or in Public
 * Mandatory Alcohol/Drug Screenings each Tsunami
 * Inability to use any vehicle except for a bicycle
 * Public Beautification such as Street Sweeping and Lawn Trimming

These are just samples and overall this program will rely on the agreement(s) entered into by the Parole Officers, Judges/Senators, and Defendants.

Enacted by Chief Judge Crane on April 19th, 2022.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Oxycodone Prescription Act

This act will govern the legal issuance of prescriptions for Oxycodone by properly licensed medical staff registered with Pillbox Medical Center.
Prescribing Entity:

Prescriptions for Oxycodone shall be issued only by medical professionals properly licensed and registered by the Los Santos Medical Group with documented medical license.

Written/Digital Prescription Requirements:

Prescriptions for Oxycodone, to be considered legitimate, shall contain all of the following information:


 * Diagnosis underlying the prescription
 * Date of Issuance
 * Quantity of issues, number of sequential dates the prescription is to be considered valid, or the maximum number of refills.
 * The prescription must be issued within the Contract App and signed by both the issuing Medical Professional and Patient for verification by Betta Life Pharmacy Techs and Law Enforcement.

Duration/Amount:

Prescriptions may be issued for a maximum of five (5) days, limited to one refill per day. Prescriptions issued in excess of this amount shall be considered invalid per se and shall be rejected by any entity fulfilling prescription medications.

Possession:

Individuals issued a prescription as regulated herein for Oxycodone may be in possession, including constructive possession, of a maximum of 300 milligrams (3 tablets), at any given time. Violation of these requirements while issued a prescription shall lead to an immediate search and seizure of the individual's property under the probable cause that the individual may be stockpiling Oxycodone using their legal prescription.

Betta Life Employees:

Official Transports are exempt from this provision as long as the employee is a verified Pharmacy Tech. under the employment section of the MDW and the transport is less than 250 tablets. These transports are mandated to be 311'd, which shall include the origin point, end point, and contents of the transport. Police shall have the authority to inspect a transport at any time for any reason.

Enacted 7/26/2022-Chief Judge Crane Updated 3/19/2023-Chief Judge Crane
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Reclassification of Employment Act (S. 2127)

Summary:
This bill recognizes both Dispatch and PD Tow members as State/Government employees.

Legislative Tenets:
1 - Compensation Dispatch and PD Tow are entitled to standard salary and benefits as government employees.

2 - Legal Protections Dispatch and PD Tow are entitled to the legal protections in the penal code governing the punishment of those who would commit crimes against Government Employees.

Enforcement:
Dispatch and PD Tow members who have served prior to the enaction of this legislation shall be entitled to backpay for up to 3 months service. This must be substantiated by proof of hours worked and may be submitted through the appropriate department heads to the Mayor's Office.

Those who satisfy the above terms but who are no longer employed in those positions are entitled to the same benefits as they were employed for the period of time they can prove (up to 90 days), however if they were removed for a cause, they will not be entitled to any backpay.

Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | San Andreas Royalties Foundation Act (S. 2128)

Summary:
This bill creates and maintains a methodology for compensating artists for their successful deployment of music onto the radio platforms in the city.

Legislative Tenets:
1 - Scope of Coverage Payments will be established and due to those who publish music that is played on radio platforms in the city utilizing the current record production companies and publication houses which already exist.

2 - Coverage Parameters Compensation will only be allotted to those who create original works in the city, and will not cover those who commission work and then publish it.

3 - Dual Payment Stages There will be two payments established, both an initial payment for acquisition of the rights to the song for play, and a royalty system for the actual deployment on the radio platforms.

Payment Items:
1 - Works Existing Prior to Legislation Artists will be backpaid for all songs that have been on the radio prior to this legislation. This backpay will consist of a sum of $25,000 per song, with a maximum payout of $50,000.

2 - New Works New Works will be compensated via an initial acquisition payment of $25,000. When the song is added to the radio a Royalty Payment will be issued in the amount of $50,000.

3 - Production Companies Production Companies who manage artists and assist with publishing songs on the radio platforms will be entitled to $50,000 compensation monthly for their accounting & record-keeping efforts in compliance with this legislation.

Enforcement & Verification:
Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Mayoral Security Act (S. 2130)

Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase overall security measures for the Mayor and their staff in direct response to an increasing threat in Los Santos from malicious acts perpetrated by unknown bad-faith actors. The provisions of the bill include armored vehicles for transport and the hiring of private security.

Legislative Tenets
1 - Armored Vehicles: The Mayor's Office shall be afforded the ability to utilize state funds to purchase and maintain vehicles for secure transport of Mayoral Staff during the execution of their official duties. These vehicles include an Armored SUV and an Armored Transport Helicopter.

2 - Private Security: The Mayor's Office shall be afforded the ability to utilize state funds to organize & compensate a private security detail. These individuals must be legally authorized to carry Civilian Class-2 weaponry, and may not retain any violent felonies on their record(s).

3 - Equipment Handover/Transition: At the end of each Mayor's term, all armored vehicles are to be transferred into the legal possession of the incoming Mayor via legal exchange of title. The Mayor will not be compensated in any fashion for this handover.

Legal Treatment
1 - Helicopter Parking: The Mayoral Helicopter is granted privileges to park in unorthodox locations, such as parking lots, open fields, and rooftops, for brief pick-ups and drop-offs. These unorthodox uses may not endanger the lives of the public and must not be reckless. These extended privileges are not without limit, and the UPD may petition the DOJ for review of the uses of the Mayoral Helicopter.

2 - Vehicle Operation: The Mayoral Vehicles are not exempt from licensing requirements. Anyone driving these vehicles must be in possession of valid physical identification, and must have a valid license to operate the vehicle they are in control of. Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Raise the Wage Act (S. 2132)

Summary:
The purpose of this bill is to increase compensation for wage-earning employees to combat inflation and rising cost of living expenses.

Legislative Tenets:
1 - Minimum Work Receipt Value Each work receipt will now be valued at a minimum return of $300.

2 - Mayoral Discretion The Mayor may institute incremental increases as necessary to combat further inflation. This may be monitored by the Senate and DOJ to ensure that these increases do not go outside the scope of this legislation.

Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Protection of the Wind Farm Act (S. 2135)

Summary:
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Wind Farm as State-Owned Property and to protect it from purchase, acquisition, or otherwise privatization.

Legislative Tenets:
1 - Naming Convention The Wind Farm is now formally designated the "Los Santos Department of Water and Power's Redwood Tree Wind Farm".

2 - Profiteering Prevention No ability for any private entity to secure any ownership stake, claim, or interest in the production of energy from the Wind Farm. This includes land ownership.

Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Government Compensation Act (S. 2139)

Summary:
This legislative act increases the base government pay-rate for a number of positions. This act also institutes a bonus structure for Lawyers and Judges who complete bench trials and docket cases, as well as incentives for the training of Judges.

Legislative Tenets:
1 - Pay Rates The rate cap has been increased from $1,500 to $2,500. The Mayor - $2,000/hour Deputy Mayor - $1,510/hour Judge - $1,770/hour Lawyer - $1,430/hour Clerk - $1,210/hour

2 - Bonuses Judge: Docket Case - $30,000 Bench Trial - $5,000 Training (Hourly) - $2,500

Lawyer (Public Defender): Docket Case - $20,000 Bench Trial - $2,500

3 - Treasurer A Treasurer position will be established to oversee and manage these payments. This position will be appointed by The Mayor and will earn $50,000/month as compensation paid by The State. The person appointed must be a sitting Judge or Clerk. Budget requests will be submitted to the Mayor's Office by the 15th of each month for the prior month's bonuses.

4 - Case Designations Cases in which a defendant does not have the means to pay an attorney, aka "Pro Bono," will qualify as "Public Defender" work.

Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Vinewood Against Gangs in Neighborhood Act (S. 2141)

Summary:
This act establishes the Vinewood region as a Protected Region. Crimes that take place in the region will be treated more harshly by the UPD and tagging will be prevented.

Legislative Tenets:
1 - Gang Tagging/Graffiti Any attempts to tag the area will be dealt with by the State Cleaners. Anti-Graffiti coatings have been applied to buildings in the area.

2 - Police Treatment of Offenders Per this legislation, police will more actively seek to deter any crime in this area. Street crimes involving drugs and weapons will be focused as a point of importance. No leniency or accommodations will be provided for offenders who are caught operating in this region.

Entered by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Storefront Regulations & Guidelines

Summary
Storefronts allow a citizen in Los Santos to exercise their entrepreneurial spirit by opening a commercial space for the sale of certain goods.

These people, the spaces they own, and the goods they sell, are all controlled by a joint effort partnership between The Office of the Mayor, Real Estate Representatives, State Construction Representatives, The Factory, The Department of Justice, and The Unified Police Department.

Storefronts, like any other commercial space, may not sell illegal goods or those goods marked for Police Seizure. If Storefronts are found to be selling illegal items/contraband, they will be addressed with the following penalties:

First Offence: $125,000 Fine. Second Offence: Temporary Closure (1 week) & $250,000 Fine Third Offence $500,000 Fine & Revocation of Business License

They will also be subject to regulations determined by the aforementioned groups. These regulations, as well as instructions on how to approach the process of obtaining a storefront, will be maintained at the following address:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nfq3lMQXxOqfup7pdiSnLJ5XGxQqJzYsvXyDRbjwoVw/edit

Storefronts found to be in violation of the regulations regarding specializations and the process outlined in the materials provided by The Factory and John Miller will be subject to review of their Business License by the DOJ and Aforementioned Parties.

Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on December 17th, 2022.

Task Force & Strikes
Pursuant to this Act, the Office of the Mayor of Los Santos shall be empowered to create a task force for the regulation of storefronts in the State of San Andreas. The head of the task force shall be a member of the High Command of the Unified Police Department that is appointed by the Mayor of Los Santos, shall serve at the Mayor's pleasure, and may be removed at any time for any reason. The task force shall ensure compliance with the storefront contraband and specialization regulations and shall issue strikes against storefront for violations of such regulations, the penalties for which shall be as follows:

First Offense: $125,000 Fine. Second Offense: $250,000 Fine & Temporary Closure (1 week) Third Offense $500,000 Fine & Revocation of Business License

Such strikes shall accrue over the lifetime of the storefont and shall only be removed upon submission of a formal written request to the Office of the Mayor within fourteen (14) days of receiving the strike. Denials of requests by the Office of the Mayor may be appealed to the Courts of this State within thirty (30) days of the denial, provided that the only questions permitted to be raised on appeal are: (1) whether the decision of the Office of the Mayor is arbitrary and capricious and (2) whether the decision of the Office of the Mayor is supported by substantial evidence.

Business Stash Legislation Oversight
The task force shall additionally ensure compliance with the Governmental Oversight of Business Stashes legislation. To assist in enforcement, stashes located within storefronts shall not be obscured by walls, barriers, or other partitions and must be placed in plain view. Storefronts shall also provide locations of, and access to, any stashes associated with the storefront that are located outside of the storefront to State authorities upon request. Failure to comply with requests by State authorities for access to storefront stashes shall result in an immediate twenty-four (24) hour shutdown of the storefront and a strike to be placed against the storefront.

Inactivity Evaluations
This Act shall additionally empower the Office of the Mayor to seize and shutdown storefronts that, in the opinion of the task force, are deemed to be inactive. In determining whether a storefront is inactive, the head of the task force may consider a plurality of factors occurring over a two to four week period, including, but not limited to, whether a storefront has hired employees, whether a storefront has maintained a stock of inventory, whether a storefront owner has responded to communications with members of the task force, whether a storefront has undertaken efforts to advertise its business, and whether a storefront has decorated its interior. The specialization of storefronts that have been seized and shut down may be reassigned to a new storefront at the discretion of the Office of the Mayor. The Office of the Mayor may reinstate seized and shut down storefronts upon receipt of a formal written request from the affected storefront owner within fourteen (14) days of such seizure. Denials of such requests are subject to the same limitations on appeals to the Courts of this State as requests for removal of strikes.

Storefront Documentation:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nfq3lMQXxOqfup7pdiSnLJ5XGxQqJzYsvXyDRbjwoVw/edit

Updated by Chief Justice Crane on March 1, 2023.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Emergency State Ordinances of December 2022 Due to the levels of violent crime in the State of San Andreas and the current impacts to the residents of our State, the Senate and the DOJ are enacting Emergency State Ordinances which will be in effect until otherwise removed:

1 - Stop, Frisk, & ID
All citizens are subject to detention by UPD representatives if they are wearing any kind of face covering that prevents them from being properly identified. Proper identification includes the removal of goggles and half-masks.

If someone is wearing a face covering in public that readily prevents their identification by law enforcement, they are subject to being detained, frisked, having their face covering(s) removed, and identified by police.

Those with medical exemptions may be permitted to wear a sanitary mask in their profile, but this does not remove the UPD authority to Stop, Frisk, & ID.

While it is permitted to wear masks or helmets while operating vehicles, if detained by police individuals are required to remove their mask for the purposes of detention. Any refusal to do so or to properly identify oneself with a physical identification card will open up the individual to arrest. This will follow the same legal rules for frisking as prior to this announcement.

Finally, those exiting vehicles are subject to the same Stop, Frisk, & ID policies as everyone else in public under the new ordinance. If you leave your vehicle you are in public. Remove your mask/helmet or you will be Stop, Frisk, & ID'd.

2 - Active Scene Barricades
Active Crime Scenes are becoming a public nuisance given the amount of dangerous gunfire exchanged between police and criminal elements, as well as the interruptions by onlookers and passerbys. As a result, the UPD are being furnished with marked barricades which are readily identifiable. These concrete barricades will be deployed at key perimeter locations in active crime scenes, and anyone who crosses these barricades will be subject to heightened use of force parameters, including deadly force on scenes where there is already active gunfire.

Citizens are responsible for abiding by the perimeters established by these barricades. Any attempts to circumvent them by going off-road, or through alleyways and tunnels will be met with the same heightened use of force in good faith.

Civil Lawsuits resulting from police actions in these well-marked "Active Scenes" will not be entertained.

Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on December 20th, 2022.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Expanded Regulation of Civilian Class 1 Weapons Licenses
 * - Expanded Regulation of Civilian 1 Weapons Licenses

Summary
This Senate action serves to curb the rampant misuse of Civilian Class 1 Firearms within the State of San Andreas by increasing oversight options available to the UPD and the DOJ.

Legislative Effect
Pursuant to Section 3 Clause 2 of the Constitution of Los Santos, any individual possessing a Civilian Class 1 weapons license shall be subject to revocation of said license by a member of the Unified Police Department or Judicial Authority upon probable cause. In addition to the narrowly defined understanding of applicable probable cause outlined within Los Santos Constitution, any individual found to have the committed crime(s) of Criminal Sale of a Firearm, Criminally Negligent Ownership of a Firearm in the 1st Degree, or Criminally Negligent Ownership of a Firearm in the 2nd Degree demonstrated through three or more provable instances, shall have their weapons license removed.

Clarifying Definition
For the purposes of the charge  'Criminally Negligent Ownership of a Firearm in the 2nd Degree' where it is stated that a missing or stolen weapons report must be submitted to state or local law enforcement, this report must be submitted to and filed by a member of state or local law enforcement in person at an official police department. Vague submissions such as 311’s or phone calls, text messages, etc. will not satisfy this requirement.

Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on February 5th, 2023.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Restriction of State-Funded Loans

Summary
Due to a longstanding history of excessive defaults and frivolous loan issuances, the Senate, at the suggestion of the Mayor's Office and the DOJ, hereby revokes any State-Funding for loans.

Effects
The State shall no longer fund loans through loan companies such as Fast Loans or Diamond Hand Credit. These businesses may continue to act independent of said State-Funding, but all funding for said loans must come from the businesses themselves via private capital.

Enforcement
The State will no longer enforce the Default Judgements of these loans as in the past where citizens were billed for their outstanding loan amounts to their personal accounts. In order to recoup funding, the Company must secure a Default Judgement, and then garnish wages or income as it becomes available under a standing order.

Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on March 1st, 2023.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Aegis Authorization Act

Summary
A board, to be known as "Aegis" is hereby created. Such board shall be a body corporate and politic constituting a public benefit corporation. Such board and its corporate existence shall continue only for a period of six months from the enactment of this Act and thereafter until all its debts, liabilities, and other obligations have been met. When all liabilities, debts, and obligations incurred by the authority of every kind of character have been met, all rights and properties of the authority shall pass to and be vested in the State of San Andreas.

The board shall consist of three members. The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the authority and shall be responsible for the discharge of the executive and administrative functions and powers of the authority. The Chairman and Board Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Chairman and Board Members shall serve for the corporate existence of the authority. The private corporation "Aegis" shall be consolidated in the board created herein.

Operational Logistics
1. To establish and oversee task forces for the enforcement of civil laws and regulations within the State of San Andreas. Such task forces shall comprise civilians and/or current or former members of law enforcement. The heads of such task forces shall be a member of law enforcement appointed by the Chairman of authority and shall serve at the pleasure of the Chairman. The storefront guidelines enforcement task force shall be consolidated in the authority. 2. To sue and be sued. 3. To buy, sell, or otherwise acquire and/or dispose of personal and real property for its corporate purposes by purchase or condemnation. 4. To make by-laws for its management and regulation, and to make rules and regulations for the authority's task forces and the establishment and collection of fines. 5. To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this act. 6. To use agents, employees, and facilities of the State. 7. To appoint officers, agents, and employees and set their compensation. The officers and agents employed by the authority shall have the power to enforce the civil laws of the State of San Andreas and to issue fines and other citations on behalf of the authority. 8. To make contracts and execute any other necessary or convenient documents. 9. To issue any general obligation bonds or notes by public or private sale to finance its projects. The bonds and other obligations of the authority shall not be a debt of the state of San Andreas or City of Los Santos, and neither the City nor the State shall be liable thereon, nor shall they be payable out of any funds other than those of the authority.

The sections, clauses, and provisions of this Act are intended to be distinct and severable. If any section, clause, or provision of this Act shall be unconstitutional or be ineffective in whole or in part, to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective, it shall be valid and effective and no other section, clause, or provision shall on account thereof be deemed invalid or ineffective.

Enacted by Chief Justice Crane at the direction of the Senate on March 6th, 2023.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Astronaut Certifications (enacted April 6, 2023)

Summary:
This legislation covers the authorization to participate in space missions with Project Sinatra as an Astronaut.

Legislative Actions:
Revised as of 05/05/2023 - Sen. Barosi

An Astronaut Certification is granted at the sole discretion of a Judge Project Sinatra after completion of an astronaut training program offered by Project Sinatra. Such an astronaut training course shall include, at a minimum, educational seminars, a physical ability test, and a medical examination. The physical ability test and medical examination shall be waived for current members of law enforcement possessing a jet pilot certification. No Clerk shall issue these certifications.

The fee for the license will be $50,000 paid to the State at the time of issuance. The fee shall be waived for current members of law enforcement possessing a jet pilot certification.

In order to qualify for an Astronaut Certification, an individual must have not committed the crime of terrorism. In the event an individual holding an Astronaut Certification is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, terrorism, the individual's Astronaut Certification shall immediately be revoked. The Astronaut Certification may also be removed at the discretion of a sitting Judge pursuant to the due process requirements of the 3rd and 5th Amendments to the Los Santos Constitution.

In the event an individual's Astronaut Certification is revoked, such revocation shall be permanent, and the individual shall be disqualified from holding an Astronaut Certification in the future.

Added as of 05/05/2023: In recognizing the substantial public benefit to the citizens through the knowledge and research opportunities gained through space exploration, the State shall provide funding to Project Sinatra as needed.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Sanguine Isle Sovereignty & Extradition Policies (enacted April 20, 2023; eventually dissolved by the Los Santos Senate on August 20, 2023)

Summary:
Revised as of 05/05/2023 - Sen. Barosi

The State of San Andreas, via Senate, action recognizes the Sanguine Isle as a Sovereign State owned and operated by its Commandant, Yeager Demonblood Kayn Larp. As a Sovereign State, the Sanguine Isle has its own legal Jurisdiction. This Jurisdiction is overseen by its Chief Justice, Judgingle Dan. San Andreas takes no responsibility for the laws or policies of the Sanguine Isle. Enter at your own risk.

Mutually Beneficial Cooperation:
This recognition is formalized in this Legislative Action, which also serves to establish policies of cooperation between the two neighboring States in the treatment of fugitives. The Isle is recognized in Los Santos formally by a holding company established internationally by the same name, which represents the interests of the Isle and its inhabitants. This Isle and the holding company alike are not subject to San Andreas jurisdiction but this legislative act exists to facilitate mutually beneficial legal engagements between our two great States.

Sanguine Isle Access:
Access to the Sanguine Isle from the State of San Andreas is controlled exclusively by the Commandant and his Legion of Iniquity. Any citizen of San Andreas seeking to visit the Sanguine Isle must apply for and be granted a Boarding Pass an exit visa issued by Aegis under its authority as the enforcement branch of the civil laws of the State of San Andreas. Aegis shall provide a list of approved exit visa applicants to the Legion of Iniquity for such individuals to be granted a Boarding Pass. Attempts to access the Isle using subterfuge may be dealt with according to the laws & regulations thereof. No protections are possible from the State of San Andreas for its citizens who commit crimes while abroad due to the sovereign status of the Isle.

Extradition Policy:
Any fugitive seeking to harbor themselves within the confines of their respective States after committing crimes in the other will be subject to Extradition. Extradition will take place via formal communications between the Department of Justice in San Andreas Aegis, acting on behalf of the Department of Justice in San Andreas, and the Legion of Iniquity from the Sanguine Isle. Agents from either State being granted extradition order(s) may enter the State in which a fugitive is hiding, but only after written notice and active permission is provided by the other respective State. Agents operating under an extradition order must follow the laws and regulations of the State they are currently operating in, not their home State.
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed article-table" style="width: 100%; border:1px solid #494857; background:#0C0B1F;" ! style="background:#1b1844;" | Customs & Border Protection Act

Summary
The Mayor's Office of the City of Los Santos enacts the following legislation to protect the domestic economy from saturation by foreign imports and exports:

Customs and Border Protection Act
In order to incentivize supporting domestic business and consumers, authority is hereby given for Aegis to establish a Customs and Border Protection Task Force headed by the Chairman of Aegis. The task force shall be empowered to set and collect protective tariffs on imports and exports from foreign nations (e.g., Sanguine Isle) to the State of San Andreas, maintain a list of items prohibited to be imported and exported, seize prohibited items and those items on which tariffs have not been paid, and issue and collect fines related to the smuggling or illegal import and/or export of goods. The task force shall additionally oversee the issuance of permanent and temporary visas to citizens of foreign nations seeking to visit or permanently reside in San Andreas. The task force shall be empowered to detain, arrest, and deport foreign citizens suspected to have entered San Andreas without a visa or who have otherwise entered illegally. A border search exception to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment to the Los Santos Constitution shall be deemed to apply to the entirety of the State of San Andreas for foreign and domestic citizens entering San Andreas from abroad.

List of tariffs and prohibited items:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ilg6raH2Qa4I9lwrlr5W45r0EukriXK3PPncGZCLs-M

Visa Application:

Enacted by Dennis LaBarre
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