BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 6299: Beekeeper tax exemptions

Concerning tax exemptions for beekeepers.

Summary

Beekeepers that have at least 45 hives and are registered with the Department of Agriculture are exempt from the following taxes: the business and occupation (B&O) tax on the wholesale sale of honey and bee products; the B&O tax on bee pollination services; and the sales and use tax on the sale of pollinating bees. These provisions take effect on July 1, 2008.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6299), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the taxation of beekeepers;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2008First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.
Jan 11, 2008Prefiled for introduction.

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