§62. Method of taxation; referendum to increase taxes beyond initial authorization; collection
A. Each district or subdistrict hereby created shall be authorized to levy an ad valorem tax on the assessed valuation of all property appearing on the 1988 and subsequent tax rolls, only with the approval of a majority of the electors voting in an election held for that purpose, in an amount not to exceed five mills on the dollar on the property subject to taxation situated in the district or subdistrict. However, the taxes generated by the millage levied shall be collected free of deductions for retirement systems.
B. In addition to the taxes authorized herein, the district or a subdistrict created by the district attorney may impose additional millages in any district or subdistrict when approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon in an election held for that purpose, and any taxes generated by such additional millages shall be levied subject to deductions for retirement systems. This election may be called by the district attorney and ex officio executive officer of the district or subdistrict. The cost of the election shall be borne by the district attorney's general fund unless the election is concurrent with another election, in which event the district or subdistrict shall bear a proportionate share of the cost.
C. In addition to the taxes authorized by this Chapter, each district or subdistrict may levy and receive any other taxes authorized by the constitution of the state of Louisiana to political subdivisions, including a tax upon the sale at retail, the use, lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and on sales of services as defined by law. The tax herein authorized shall be levied and collected only after the question of its imposition has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the district or subdistrict voting in an election conducted in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code. This election may be called by the district attorney and ex officio executive officer of the district or subdistrict.
D. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as diminishing any authority of the sheriff for the collection of taxes as delegated to him in the constitution and laws of the state.
Acts 1988, No. 688, §1, eff. July 15, 1988.
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