grace period
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In Ohio, one of the primary sponsors of a bill to end the state’s four-day grace period explicitly cited the executive order.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Drivers who are photographed going 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will have a 60-day grace period before they’re fined.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
About a dozen other states have a similar grace period that applies only to military and overseas voters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
For returning policyholders, there’s a three-month grace period to pay the first month’s premium, Montz noted.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
“Oh no. We don’t keep secrets on this ship. But perhaps Lieutenant Reynolds will give you a grace period... assuming you stay motivated.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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