21-43-19 - Collection and use of tax; changes. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 21-43-19. Collection and use of tax; changes.
 

(1)  The collection of the tax imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as any other business privilege license tax. 

(2)  Changes may be made in the additional rate or levy or in the uses to which the additional revenue shall be put as specified in the ordinance establishing the area by ordinance adopted after a hearing before the governing authority. 
 

The governing authority shall adopt a resolution of intention to change the additional rate or levy or the uses to which the additional revenue shall be put at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing required by this section. This resolution shall specify the proposed change and shall give the time and place of the hearing. 

(3)  The tax levied hereunder must be for the purposes specified in the ordinances and the proceeds shall not be used for any other purpose. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1974, ch. 520, § 6, eff from and after July 1, 1974.