Weakley County - Subject to local approval, increases, from 15¢ to 20¢, the mineral severance tax in accordance with statutory guidelines. - Amends Chapter 270 of the Private Acts of 1982.

Summary

The bill increases the tax on sand, gravel, clay and other minerals taken from the ground in Weakley County from 15¢ to 20¢ per ton. The tax is due when the mineral is removed and creates a lien that takes priority over other claims. The higher rate only becomes law if two‑thirds of the county’s legislative body vote to approve it.

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