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MS HB1649
Bill
Status
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charles Busby
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AI Summary
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Deletes the July 1, 2017 repeal date from Chapter 923, Local and Private Laws of 2013, making the prepared foods tax permanent for the City of Pascagoula
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Authorizes the city to levy a tax not to exceed 2% on gross proceeds from prepared food sales by restaurants, subject to approval by referendum requiring at least 60% voter support
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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
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Requires separate accounting and annual independent audits of tax receipts and expenditures, with audit costs paid from the tax revenue
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Tax collection follows the same procedures as state sales taxes under Chapter 65, Title 27, Mississippi Code, with the Mississippi Department of Revenue handling administration
Legislative Description
City of Pascagoula; remove repeal date on tourism tax authorized to be levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/2/2015