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AR HB1006

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Altes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 26-52-103(12) to include dietary supplements in the definition of "food" and "food ingredients" for sales tax purposes
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 26-53-102(5) to include dietary supplements in the definition of "food" and "food ingredients" for use tax purposes
  • Defines "food" and "food ingredients" as substances in liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated form sold for ingestion or chewing by humans and consumed for taste or nutritional value
  • Excludes alcoholic beverages and tobacco from the definition of "food" and "food ingredients," but removes the exclusion of dietary supplements
  • Takes effect on the first day of the calendar quarter following the effective date of the act

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Definition Of Food And Food Ingredients To Include Dietary Supplements For Sales And Use Tax Purposes.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation1/14/2013

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