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AR HB1857

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

James McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 26-52-444 to Arkansas Code establishing sales and use tax exemptions for orthotic devices and orthotic services provided by chiropractors

  • Defines "orthotic device" as an external device custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for a person to restore physiological function or cosmesis

  • Excludes from the definition common supportive devices (canes, crutches, corsets, dental appliances, elastic supports, generic arch supports, soft cervical collars, trusses) that are stock items with no significant impact on neuromuscular or musculoskeletal functions

  • Exempts gross receipts and proceeds from the sale of orthotic devices or orthotic services by chiropractors from both the Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax and the Compensating Use Tax

  • Takes effect on the first day of the calendar quarter following the bill's effective date

Legislative Description

To Create An Exemption From The Sales And Use Tax For Orthotic Devices And Orthotic Services.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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