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House Bill 675

Bond Legislation Updates December 28, 2012

Iowa House Bill 675 changes mechanics’ liens surety bond requirements

On January 1, 2013, Iowa House Bill 675, which alters surety bond requirements for mechanics’ liens in the state, will go into effect. Previously these types of bonds could only be posted by the effected principal, owner,…


iowa contractors

Bond Legislation Updates December 20, 2012

Iowa contractor disaster surety bonds

Effective July 1st, 2012, existing surety bonds or other financial responsibility documents will be accepted in the event of a disaster by the Iowa Department of Human Services in lieu of new, additional contract bonds….


federal surety bond

Bond Legislation Updates December 13, 2012

Federal surety bond amount reduced for owners of small breweries

On December 7, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) implemented a new temporary rule that changed the federal surety bond requirements for small brewers. The rule lowered the minimum TTB brewer’s bond…


private school surety bonds

License & Permit Bond Resources December 5, 2012

Colorado requires private school surety bonds

Colorado HB 1155 went into effect August 8, 2012, and now requires that some colleges and universities in the state post private school surety bonds as a way to prove financial integrity. In the event…


Find out what updates Maine made to their motor vehicle title bond

License & Permit Bond Resources December 4, 2012

Maine updated motor vehicle title bond

If you own a vehicle that has a lost or stolen title, you’ll need to purchase a Maine motor vehicle title bond as a part of the registration process. The bond amount can be used…


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