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This bill extends the deadline for a local tax in the City of Clinton, Mississippi, that allows the city's governing authorities to impose a tax of up to 2% on the gross sales of restaurants. This tax is specifically intended to fund initiatives that promote tourism and parks and recreation within the city. The bill amends a previous law from 2022 by changing the repealer date from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030, meaning the authority for this tax will now expire six years later than originally planned. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "city," "governing authorities," "prepared food," and "restaurant" and outlines the process for implementing the tax, which includes adopting a resolution, publishing notices, and holding an election where 60% of voters must approve the tax. The collected revenue must be kept in a separate fund and used solely for tourism and parks and recreation, with annual audits required.

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