Blaine authorized to impose taxes on food, lodging, and admissions to finance capital improvements.

The bill allows the city of Blaine to impose taxes on food and beverage sales, short-term lodging, and admissions to amusements and athletic events. The tax rates are capped at three percent for food and beverage sales and admissions, and six percent for lodging. Revenues from these taxes must be used for capital improvements within the taxing area, including financing costs, and maintaining reserves. The taxes cannot be terminated before January 1, 2055.

Blaine authorized to impose taxes on food, lodging, and admissions to finance capital improvements.

The bill allows the city of Blaine to impose taxes on food and beverage sales, short-term lodging, and admissions to amusements and athletic events. The tax rates are capped at three percent for food and beverage sales and admissions, and six percent for lodging. Revenues from these taxes must be used for capital improvements within the taxing area, including financing costs, and maintaining reserves. The taxes cannot be terminated before January 1, 2055.