§ 5-16. Tax on the sale of electricity, metered or bottled gas and water service.  


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  • There is hereby levied by the city within the corporate limits, on each and every sale within the city of electricity, metered or bottled gas (natural, liquified petroleum gas or manufactured) and water service a tax of ten (10) percent of the charge made by the seller. Such tax in every case shall be paid by the purchaser for the use of the city to the seller of such electricity, metered or bottled gas (natural, liquified petroleum gas or manufactured) and water service at the time of paying the charge.

(Code 1972, § 21-29; Ord. No. 33-C, § 1, 3-24-92)

State law reference

Conditions for levy, F.S. § 166.231.