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Relates to communication service surcharges applied to Cortland county and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Barbara Lifton
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Title of bill
An act to amend the county law, in relation to communication service surcharges applied to Cortland county and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
The purpose of the legislation is to authorize the Cortland County Legislature to increase Its telephone access line surcharge from $.35 to $1.00.
Summary of provisions
The bill adds a new section 336 to the county law to authorize the Cortland County Legislature to impose an additional surcharge of$.65 per access line per month, in addition to the $.35 surcharge currently established and imposed under section 333 of the county law.
Existing law
Section 333 of the county law currently authorizes a $.35 access line surcharge.
Justification
The Cortland County has requested the introduction of this legislation by Resolution No. 10010. The county is seeking an increase in the existing surcharge on telephone access lines from $.35 to $1.00. The surcharges will be used to raise revenue to pay for costs associated with the creation and operation of the county's enhanced 911 emergency telephone system.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediately, however, the act shall expire and be deemed repealed 10 years after it is signed into law.
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