HB 6217 Summary

• Removes the exemption for periodicals from Michigan's general sales tax effective October 1, 2010, while maintaining the exemption for newspapers and motion picture films.

• Maintains a temporary exemption for periodicals admitted as second-class mail matter under federal postal laws until October 1, 2010.

• Clarifies that tangible personal property used in producing newspapers published more than 14 times per year remains subject to sales tax.

• Allows a limited exemption for tangible personal property used to produce advertising supplements in newspapers or periodicals published 14 times or less per year.