municipal tax; exemption; food
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to exempt food items intended for human consumption from municipal transaction privilege taxes. Specifically, it prevents cities and towns from imposing additional taxes on food sold for home consumption or consumption on premises. It also exempts food purchased with food stamp benefits and sales to eligible elderly, homeless, or disabled individuals through approved programs. However, the bill does not exempt containers or packaging used for transporting or consuming food.
Key provisions
- Food sold for human consumption is exempt from municipal transaction privilege taxes.
- Additional taxes on specific food items are prohibited.
- Sales of food purchased with food stamp benefits are exempt.
- Sales of food to eligible elderly, homeless, or disabled individuals through approved programs are exempt.
- Containers and packaging used for transporting or consuming food are not exempt.
- The exemption applies to sales of food items defined by specific rules and regulations.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns
- Food retailers
- Consumers of food
- Individuals receiving food stamp benefits
- Elderly and disabled individuals
Notable changes
- Creates an exemption for food items intended for human consumption.
- Prevents differential taxation of specific food items.
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