CA SB1168

Requires state agencies that issue business licenses to establish a process for deferring fees for persons or businesses experiencing economic hardship due to virus-caused emergencies.

Permits (rather than requires) state agencies to grant fee reductions or waivers for displaced persons or businesses experiencing economic hardship from any emergency.

Mandates state agencies establish expedited licensing services for businesses displaced by or experiencing economic hardship from emergencies proclaimed or declared within 365 days of the service request.

Requires fee deferral, reduction, or waiver processes to specify methodology for determining hardship, application procedures, and a one-year deadline from emergency proclamation to apply.

Defines "licensing services" to include replacing physical licenses, applying for or renewing licenses, and applying for fee waivers or reductions.