(R) State Representative Lee Johnson has filed house bill 1416, allowing municipal fire departments servicing unincorporated areas of the county to levy dues.
This bill would allow municipal fire departments to levy tax on personal property to those who do not live in their municipality or an area with a volunteer fire department.
HB1416 states: A municipal fire department providing fire protection services outside of its corporate limits to unincorporated areas of the county as described in this section may have dues collected from a property owner located in the designated unincorporated area in accordance with § 14-20-108.
The bill, which can be read in its entirety –HERE-, is being co-sponsored by (R) Senator Kim Hammer.
