permitting

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In 2014, California’s legislature gave the agency even more power, permitting it to impose fines up to $11,250 per violation a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The city said it notified the organization Thursday that it was unable to issue a permit and continued to work with event staff Friday in hopes of permitting a shortened festival over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Banks said it could be "extremely disruptive" permitting every classroom departure that is requested but said "it's the only way".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Barron’s reported last year that Honeywell was aiming to take Quantinuum public sometime between 2026 and 2027, market conditions permitting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In 1782 the Virginia legislature passed a law permitting slave owners to free their slaves at their own discretion.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis