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P��� 14 LA PAZ COUNTY, AZ- La Paz County Health Department is stream-lining the permit process for all annual per- mits issued from the department. In- stead of an annual permit being due on the anniversary of its application, it will be due January 31st. This will include but is not limited to permits for restaurants, mobile home parks, RV parks, septic pumpers, swimming pools, hotels/motels, garbage haulers, water haulers and water vendors. “We feel that this will simplify billing cycles, reduce the costs the Health De- partment spends on billing and clarify when permits are due,” explained Marion Shontz, Director for the La Paz County Health Department. The pro-rated permit schedule goes into effect July 1st and the La Paz County Health Department will be sending statements to all permit hold- ers. Permit renewals that have already been turned in will be pro-rated to reflect the new schedule. To alleviate some confusion, here are some com- mon questions and answers: ���.D�����M��������.��� Changes to Health Dept. annual permits Q. What if I just paid for my annual permit in May? Do I have to pay again in January? A. Yes, but in January you will pay a reduced amount since your permit payment was for a year and you will receive full credit for that amount. Q. How much will I have to pay if my permit is not due until August? A. The Health Department will be sending you a statement that will show your fee for August 2010 to December 2010 and your fee for January 2011 to December 2011. Q. So does that mean I will be paying twice in one year? A. Some people will be paying twice in order to bring their permit up to date with the new schedule. Q. Why are you changing to this new system? I liked the old system better? A. The Health Department really feels that this new system will be a benefit to the permit holders, especially those with multiple permits. 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