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MS SB2904

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Chapter 923, Local and Private Laws of 2013 from an unspecified date to July 1, 2018
  • Allows Pascagoula to continue levying a tax up to 2% on gross proceeds from prepared food sales at restaurants
  • Revenue from the tax must be dedicated solely to implementing the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted October 16, 2012
  • Requires separate accounting and annual independent audits of tax revenues, with audit expenses paid from collected funds
  • Tax implementation requires a referendum with at least 60% voter approval before the city can begin collection

Legislative Description

City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on tourism tax authorized to be levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/27/2015
Local and Private2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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