§ 27-18. Second local option gas tax imposed.

(a)

There is hereby imposed a five cent ($0.05) fuel tax upon every gallon of motor fuel sold in Hernando County and taxed under the provision of part I of chapter 206, and as authorized by section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.

(b)

The funds generated by the imposition of this additional local option gas tax on motor fuel are to be used only for the purposes allowed by section 336.025(1)(b) and (7), Florida Statutes, provided that two-fifths ( 2/5 ) of the annual proceeds shall be dedicated to the resurfacing, regrading, and reconstruction of designated "local streets," as that term is defined by Hernando County Code section 26-2.

(c)

The tax imposition hereby made at the increased rate provided for in subpart (a) supra shall be effective from January 1, 2016, until amended or repealed.

(Ord. No. 2015-10, § 1, 6-23-15; Ord. No. 2015-14, § 3, 7-28-15)