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$60 penalty plus court costs and three points on the driver’s
license. A crash resulting from texting would result in six
points on a driver’s license. Drivers with additional points
can have their license suspended. There will be a grace period
Dear Friends, through January to help inform motorists of the new law.
Summer is in full swing Warnings will be issued during this time.
… whether you are enjoying a
day on the water, participating Renew Your Local Business
in the lobster mini season later
this month, or planning a road Tax Receipt Online Tax collector Anne Gannon presents a check for $8,108 in
trip, our office is here to help! employee donations to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
Before you hit the road, Business owners can renew Local Business Tax Receipts CEO Rich Anderson.
I want to share important (LBTR) from July 1 through Sept. 30. Avoid crowded offices,
information about a tougher renew your LBTR on our website at www.pbctax.com. In addition to the support raised through Dress Down for
new distracted driving law Here are a few helpful tips for business owners: Charity, both organizations received thousands of in-kind
that aims to make our roads • Sale of Business – If you sell your business, transfer dollars from employee fundraising activities such as agency
safer. Beginning July 1, texting while driving is a primary the LBTR to the new owner. You must provide a bill of sale wide bake sales and supply drives.
offense in Florida. In this issue, learn how the law will be to the new owner and surrender the current original receipt The charities were thrilled to receive the donations, and
enforced and the penalties drivers face if they are caught to our office. The new owner will pay a transfer fee. we are proud of our employees’ generosity and big hearts!
texting while driving. • Out of Business – If you close your business, please
As a reminder, our office is closed Thursday, July 4, in notify us immediately by emailing ClientAdvocate@ Window Screens
observance of Independence Day. taxcollectorpbc.com or complete and sign the “out of Screen Doors
Warm wishes for a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday. business” portion of your Local Business Tax Notice payment
Anne M. Gannon, stub. Mail the stub to: Palm Beach County Tax Collector, Roller Repair
Constitutional Tax Collector P.O. Box 3353, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3353. Hardware, Track &
• Relocate Business – If you relocate your business, Lock Repairs
New Texting While Driving transfer your LBTR. You must complete a new LBTR
application, provide proof of zoning approval (if required)
Law Takes Effect July 1 and surrender the current original receipt.

On July 1, Florida becomes the 44th Tax Collector Office Presents
state to make texting while driving Family Owned
a primary offense, meaning law Checks To Employee-Funded & Operated
enforcement can stop drivers
solely for texting behind the Charities
wheel of a moving vehicle.
Drivers are required to go On May 28, tax collector office employees proudly FREE ESTIMATES
totally “hands-free” in school presented checks to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 561-208-8474 10% Off
zones and in construction zones and Little Smiles of Florida, our 2017 and 2018 charity
when workers are present. Drivers partners. Each charity received a check for $8,108, from curlytailscreens.com Any Invoice
will still be able to use their phone while monies collected last year through employee participation in
their car is stopped. Dress Down for Charity. This program gives employees the other coupons/discounts. Limit one coupon
Valid on any service. Not applicable with
The penalty for a first offense is $30 ability to dress down every Friday in exchange for a weekly per household. Expiration 8/31/19
plus court costs. A second offense is a contribution through payroll deduction.

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