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MS SB2921
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of Pascagoula to levy a tax of up to 2% on gross proceeds from prepared food sales by restaurants in the city.
- Revenue from the tax must be dedicated solely to implementing the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted by the city on October 16, 2012.
- Tax requires approval by referendum with at least 60% of qualified city electors voting in favor before implementation.
- Requires notice published weekly for three consecutive weeks in a Jackson County newspaper, with first notice at least 21 days before the referendum and last notice no more than 7 days before.
- Tax collection administered by the Mississippi Department of Revenue under the same procedures as state sales taxes, with funds paid to the city by the 15th of each month.
- Revenues must be accounted for separately from general fund and audited annually by an independent certified public accountant.
- Act expires on July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
City of Pascagoula; authorize the levy of a tax on restaurants.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/16/2013
Committee Referrals
Local and Private Legislation3/29/2013
Local and Private3/11/2013
Full Bill Text
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