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Attorney General says tax is subject to recall

August 1, 2012 by ACCV Editor

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The office of Attorney General Jack Conway offered an informal opinion Tuesday that shed some light on the laws the hospital district must follow to levy a tax.

County Judge Executive Ann Melton requested the Attorney General opinion after the hospital board voted to levy a 3.7 cents tax per $100 assessment after having a zero tax for 15 years.

The letter of advice, signed by Assistant Attorney General Matt James, emphasizes that it is not a formal opinion but hopes the views expressed in the letter will provide the community some assistance.

The AG’s office advises that the hospital’s attempt to establish a tax following a zero tax is subject…

To read more of this story, get this week’s issue of the Adair County Community Voice. Newspapers are in racks throughout the county on this afternoon and in mailboxes Thursday.

By Sharon Burton
snburton@duo-county.com

Filed Under: Headline News

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