May 28, 2007

ISSUE 1168

GOVERNOR SIGNS SALES TAX EXEMPTION BILL

Gov. Charlie Crist signed into law HB1199 on May 22. This bill, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Atwater (R-North Palm Beach) and Rep. Bryan Nelson (R-Apopka), extends the sales tax exemption to include electricity indirectly used for production or processing of agricultural products on a farm.

This change would include uses such as offices and equipment shops as long as they are located on the farm. The new exemption takes effect on July 1.

For more information, Producer Members may contact the FFVA Government Affairs Division at (850) 521-0455.

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