Indiana § 36-12-15-3 - Power; levy
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 36-12-15-3 — Power; levy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-12-15-3. Power; levy
Sec. 3. The governing body may levy a tax of not more than one-tenth cent ($0.001) on each one dollar ($1) of taxable property assessed for taxation in a city or incorporated town in each year. The tax shall be placed on the tax duplicate of the city or incorporated town and collected in the same manner as other taxes. The taxes shall be paid to the governing body for the support and maintenance of the public library. The governing body may use tax revenues received under this section and gifts, devises, and grants to:
(1) provide suitable facilities for the library;
(2) purchase books and other materials; and
(3) hire necessary personnel.
[Pre-2006 Education Finance Recodification Citation: 20-26-5-26.]
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.198.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 36-12-15-3
What does Indiana Code § 36-12-15-3 cover?
Section 36-12-15-3 ("Power; levy") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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