Bill > HB4500

This bill authorizes the Berkeley County Commission to impose a special district excise tax, which is a tax on the sale of tangible goods and services within a designated area, for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District, an area of approximately 275 contiguous acres. This authorization is contingent upon Berkeley County holding a public hearing, submitting a required application, and receiving approval from the West Virginia Development Office, which is an agency that oversees economic development initiatives. The bill amends existing West Virginia law that generally requires specific legislative approval for each economic development district before a county can levy such a tax, ensuring that these taxes are considered individually due to their potential impact on state revenue.

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