Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 17-50-322 - County funding for a fixed guideway(1) For purposes of this section, "fixed guideway" means a public transit facility that uses and occupies: (a) rail for the use of public transit; or(b) a separate right-of-way for the use of public transit.(2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a county legislative body may not levy a property tax or expend revenues from uniform fees or any tax or fee imposed in lieu of a property tax, to purchase, erect, repair, rebuild, maintain, or otherwise fund a fixed guideway.(b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to a property tax levy imposed by a county for the purpose of paying for bonds if: (i) before January 1, 2007, the bonds were issued or approved by voters for issuance to fund a fixed guideway; and(ii) the county does not impose a sales and use tax authorized by Section 59-12-2217.Amended by Chapter 263, 2010 General Session.