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2018 Florida Statutes

Title XIV TAXATION AND FINANCE
Chapter 205 LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES Entire Chapter
SECTION 042
Levy; municipalities.
F.S. 205.042
205.042 Levy; municipalities.—The governing body of an incorporated municipality may levy, by appropriate resolution or ordinance, a business tax for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within its jurisdiction. However, the governing body must first give at least 14 days’ public notice between the first and last reading of the resolution or ordinance by publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation within its jurisdiction as defined by law. The notice must contain the proposed classifications and rates applicable to the business tax. The business tax may be levied on:
(1) Any person who maintains a permanent business location or branch office within the municipality, for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business within its jurisdiction.
(2) Any person who maintains a permanent business location or branch office within the municipality, for the privilege of engaging in or managing any profession or occupation within its jurisdiction.
(3) Any person who does not qualify under subsection (1) or subsection (2) and who transacts any business or engages in any occupation or profession in interstate commerce, if the business tax is not prohibited by s. 8, Art. I of the United States Constitution.
History.—s. 1, ch. 72-306; s. 1, ch. 73-144; s. 4, ch. 93-180; s. 7, ch. 2006-152.