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MS HB1098

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits fire protection districts with volunteer firefighters from charging fees for services if the county board of supervisors has already levied a special tax for that fire protection district under Section 19-5-189(2)

  • Amends Section 19-5-177 to restrict the board of commissioners of certain fire protection districts from fixing, maintaining, or collecting rates and charges when the special tax condition applies

  • Amends Section 19-5-195 to create an exception to the requirement that district boards prescribe and collect fees, aligning with the new prohibition in Section 19-5-177(1)(e)

  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Fire protection districts; prohibit charging of fees when board of supervisors has levied special tax for.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

County Affairs2/18/2022
County Affairs1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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