HB 4500
Permitting the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District under certain conditions.
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Bill overview
This bill allows the Berkeley County Commission to establish and levy a special district excise tax. However, this authority is conditional and requires explicit approval from the West Virginia Legislature for each proposed economic opportunity development district. The bill specifically outlines which county commissions are authorized to levy these taxes for designated districts, including the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District, which encompasses approximately 275 contiguous acres. It also mandates annual reporting requirements for jurisdictions collecting these taxes.
Key provisions
- Authorizes specific county commissions (Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, Jefferson, Mercer, Raleigh, Mason, and Berkeley) to levy special district excise taxes.
- Requires legislative authorization before a county commission can levy a tax for a designated economic opportunity development district.
- Designates specific economic opportunity development districts for which these taxes can be levied.
- Mandates annual reporting of tax collections, assessed property values, business listings, and debt information for each district.
- Establishes time limits for the operation of certain economic opportunity development districts.
- Provides specific procedures for establishing and operating the districts, including public hearings and approval requirements.
- Allows the Jefferson County Commission to establish the district and levy the tax without executive director approval.
- Requires the Berkeley County Commission to hold a public hearing and obtain approval from the West Virginia Development Office before levying the tax.
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