Senate Bill 2006 Summary

• Allocates 18.5% of monthly sales tax revenue collected on business activities within fire protection districts containing five or more gaming licensees to the county where the district is located.

• Effective August 15, 2013, requiring monthly distributions on or before the 15th of each month.

• Restricts use of allocated funds to tourism projects and economic development projects approved by the Mississippi Development Authority.

• Applies to fire protection districts created under Section 19-5-151 et seq. of Mississippi Code.

• Takes effect July 1, 2013.