Sentences with phrase «as increased penalties»

He supports implementation of complete - streets policies, as well as increased penalties for dangerous driving offenses.

Not exact matches

Most economists agree that with legalization, we can expect demand to increase in the short - term, as the penalties for being caught with marijuana go down (to zero) and marijuana should be easier to attain.

Fines and penalties against Wells Fargo Bank for their bad acts against their customers and others will not be dropped, as has incorrectly been reported, but will be pursued and, if anything, substantially increased.

The increased prison terms for Canadian nationals including officers and directors of Canadian corporations, the elimination of territorial jurisdiction test by explicitly providing for a «nationality» test, the increased risk exposure to CFPOA penalties by adding a books and records provision, and the elimination of exceptions and defences such as those for facilitation payments and businesses not earning profits, all point towards continuing vigorous enforcement by the Canadian government of the CFPOA.

Specifically, Defendants made false and / or misleading statements and / or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company was engaged in predatory lending practices that saddled subprime borrowers and / or those with poor or limited credit histories with high - interest rate debt that they could not repay; (ii) many of the Company's customers were using Qudian - provided loans to repay their existing loans, thereby inflating the Company's revenues and active borrower numbers and increasing the likelihood of defaults; (iii) the Company was providing online loans to college students despite a governmental ban on the practice; (iv) the Company was engaged overly aggressive and improper collection practices; (v) the Company had understated the number of its non-performing loans in the Registration Statement and Prospectus; (vi) because of the Company's improper lending, underwriting and collection practices it was subject to a heightened risk of adverse actions by Chinese regulators; (vii) the Company's largest sales platform and strategic partner, Alipay, and Ant Financial, could unilaterally cap the APR for loans provided by Qudian; (viii) the Company had failed to implement necessary safeguards to protect customer data; (ix) data for nearly one million Company customers had been leaked for sale to the black market, including names, addresses, phone numbers, loan information, accounts and, in some cases, passwords to CHIS, the state - backed higher - education qualification verification institution in China, subjecting the Company to undisclosed risks of penalties and financial and reputational harm; and (x) as a result of the foregoing, Qudian's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

In addition to possible increased capital - gains tax rates, buyers can be surprised by hidden taxes that can impact the transaction by as much as 50 percent in fees and penalties.

The MRP document states that it would fund farmers through a mix of a state crisis fund, penalties for farmers increasing their volumes and a producer levy as and when required, limited to the year of the crisis.

Justice Logan also needed to consider the fact that some contraventions occurred prior to the increase in civil penalties which came into force on 1 January 2007; however, procedural failures prevented higher penalties from being considered (at para 25) «Neither as originally cast nor by permitted amendment did the [ACCC's] statement of claim contain an allegation of any material fact necessary to engage a maximum penalty greater than $ 10 million in respect of any of the alleged contraventions.»

So the idea that the government has to use this piece of legislation to recommend increasing penalties on unions for secondary boycotts by — as the shadow Assistant Treasurer reminds me — 800 times the current penalty does smack of some excessiveness on behalf of even this government.

Since the new directive was introduced a month ago the number of penalties has increased dramatically, and referees are now planning strike action as a result of the abuse they are getting for applying the new rules.

Truex is facing an inconsequential 15 - point deduction, while crew chief Cole Pearn could be fined a minimum of $ 22,000 — though the penalties could be increased as Pearn was also sanctioned following last week's regular season finale at Richmond International Raceway.

An increased emphasis on vertical compactness permitted the giallorossi to use the touchline as a third defender; thereby ensuring the central midfielders retreated to the penalty area in order to aid their center - backs:

The French giants have had to deny that they were willing to pay Cavani an increased bonus if he was to give up his role as penalty taker for their new starlet Neymar.

Increased attention to the issue of heroin abuse has focused on traditional concerns such as enforcement of drug sales and strengthening penalties, especially for upper echelon dealers.

Joe Lentol, Assembly District 50, Greenpoint and Williamsburg (Incumbent)-- Joe Lentol is the second most senior member of the Assembly, and as chair of the Codes Committee, he drafted and passed legislation that increased penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended license.

Hochul said she was «confident» that Democrats could capture the Senate this year, and pass the Women's Equality Act, which would increase pay equity provisions and sexual harassment penalties as well as change abortion law to decriminalize the practice.

Note that these penalty increases were initially proposed as part of Governor Pataki's Executive Budget.

«As much as I'd like to turn back the clock,» Buchwald said, «we're not permitted, under the federal constitution, to increase the penalties for past crimes.&raquAs much as I'd like to turn back the clock,» Buchwald said, «we're not permitted, under the federal constitution, to increase the penalties for past crimes.&raquas I'd like to turn back the clock,» Buchwald said, «we're not permitted, under the federal constitution, to increase the penalties for past crimes.»

Buchwald says the proposition goes as far as the state can go «given the constraints of the U.S. Constitution... You can't pass a law ex post facto that increases penalties for a crime committed in the past.»

Cuomo introduced an ethics package in his $ 142 billion budget that calls for stricter anti-bribery and corruption penalties as well as increased oversight at the state Board of Elections.

Cahill has been touting a mutli - pronged approach to combating heroin that would include increased penalties for distributors as well as expanded treatment options.

New York City plans to quadruple penalties for construction - safety violations, part of a citywide crackdown as accidents increase amid a building boom.

The number of texting tickets in New York continued to increase last year as police crack down on abusers and recent laws increased the penalties for getting caught.

Senator Klein was hailed as a key advocate for critical school bus safety bills supported by the NYSBCA, including legislation that would increase the penalties for drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus.

She served as Chair of the Urban Health Sub-committee — and was responsible for bills that increased penalties for various forms of domestic abuse.

Provisions in the bill include increasing the penalty for a repeat offense to a felony; allowing judges to consider risk factors such as firearm possession and violations of restraining orders in determining bail; and establishing a statewide Fatality Review Team to find new ways to prevent intimate partner homicides.

She served as Chair of the Urban Health Sub-committee, and was responsible for bills that increased penalties for various forms of domestic abuse.

The bill would greatly increase penalties for providers hit with serious violations from $ 500 to $ 2,000 per day, with sanctions continuing until the problem is certified as repaired.

The councilman, who acts as the Council Public Safety Committee chairman, has been a staunch opponent of graffiti in western Queens, passing laws that ban etching acid and increasing penalties against vandals.

But determining what other «minor» charges might also better dealt with through civil penalties, summonses or desk appearances will require consultation with the NYPD and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, she said, as well as time to ensure that the court system is equipped to deal with an increase in summonses.

There was also a penalty to pay for the increased fat burning: the «low» group didn't increase their carbohydrate - burning abilities as much as the control group:

The fact that scores on these major tests have not increased calls into question NCLB's approach of pressuring teachers, labeling schools, and imposing penalties for lack of performance as the means to increase test scores.

Specifically, the new rule would: increase compensation for passengers involuntarily bumped from flights; allow passengers to make and cancel reservations within 24 hours without penalty; require full and prominently displayed disclosure of baggage fees as well as refunds and expense reimbursement when bags are not delivered on time; require fair price advertising; prohibit price increases after a ticket is purchased; and mandate timely notice of flight status changes.

If you fail to make at least your minimum payment within 60 days after its due date, subject to advance notice requirements required by law, your APR will be increased to the Penalty Rate (also known as the «default rate,» or «default APR») as disclosed on the then - current Rates and Fees Table.

If you fail to make at least your minimum payment within 60 days after its due date, or if other default occurs or we make demand for immediate payment of your Account as provided in the «DEFAULT AND DEMAND FOR BALANCE DUE» section below, your APR will be increased to the Penalty Rate (also known as the «default rate,» or «default APR») as disclosed on the then - current Rates and Fees Table.

Once a few payments have been missed it not only reflects negatively on the individuals credit report as black marks but will often result in an increased interest rate as well as additional penalties for over-the-limit balances and late payments.

Keep in mind also that the penalties can increase for future infractions as well as the number of infractions.

As you start making payments, be sure to pay them on - time each month otherwise you may be penalized with late fees and the introductory APR offer may end and your interest rate may increase to a penalty APR as a resulAs you start making payments, be sure to pay them on - time each month otherwise you may be penalized with late fees and the introductory APR offer may end and your interest rate may increase to a penalty APR as a resulas a result.

Penalties for violating the law increase by the number of violations, as follows:

Ally Bank has increased the term of its No Penalty CD to 11 months from 9 months (as it was previously).

The wide range of high - rate options at CIT Bank include a number of CD accounts which help customers avoid common problems such as early withdrawal penalties and the risk of missing out on future rate increases.

As a result, consumers suffer great financial harm and can be subject to increased penalties and lawsuits.

There is also GOOD news when rates increase, this means that if you are currently in a fixed term and would like to break your mortgage, your penalty has JUST been reduced — we will be happy to estimate your newly reduced penalty as well!

All together is accompanied with standard Discover terms such as no late fee for the first late payment and no penalty APR increase ever.

Recommendation: As part of its effort to increase the effectiveness of disclosure materials used to inform consumers of rates, fees, and other terms that affect the costs of using credit cards, the Chairman, Federal Reserve should ensure that such disclosures, including model forms and formatting requirements, more clearly emphasize those terms that can significantly affect cardholder costs, such as the actions that can cause default or other penalty pricing rates to be imposeAs part of its effort to increase the effectiveness of disclosure materials used to inform consumers of rates, fees, and other terms that affect the costs of using credit cards, the Chairman, Federal Reserve should ensure that such disclosures, including model forms and formatting requirements, more clearly emphasize those terms that can significantly affect cardholder costs, such as the actions that can cause default or other penalty pricing rates to be imposeas the actions that can cause default or other penalty pricing rates to be imposed.

Originally having fixed interest rates around 20 percent and few fees, popular credit cards now feature a variety of interest rates and other fees, including penalties for making late payments that have increased to as high as $ 39 per occurrence and interest rates of over 30 percent for cardholders who pay late or exceed a credit limit.

This is great for the credit card company as it increases the amount of interest they earn from their customers accounts and provides many opportunities for additional income in the form of fees and penalty charges on the accounts.

You never want to go into default and if you do, you face harsher penalties such as increased fees, wage garnishment, and a hold on receiving any more loans.

At the meeting, MAPAQ should announce a strict timeline for broader improvements to P - 42 such as strong penalties for animal abusers and increased enforcement capacity in Quebec.

Changes may require additional costs such as airline penalty fees, increased fares and service fees.