It does not make sense to me to penalize a small business the first time it accidently fails to comply with paperwork requirements so long as no harm comes from that failure.
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Portman argues against penalizing small businesses for minor regulatory violations without harm.
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I think General License 8C is more effective. I understand what you are trying to do with the price cap.
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