Bill > HB05754

This bill proposes to eliminate an additional 1% sales and use tax that currently applies to meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, or grocery stores located in municipalities with a population of over 100,000. In practical terms, this means that restaurants, catering businesses, and grocery stores in larger cities would no longer be subject to this extra tax, potentially reducing the cost of meals for consumers in those areas. The bill aims to modify Chapter 219 of the general statutes to remove this specific tax provision, which appears to have imposed a higher tax rate on food sales in more populous municipalities. By removing this additional tax, the legislation seeks to provide some tax relief for businesses and consumers in larger cities, potentially making food purchases more affordable in these urban areas.

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