Paradise Municipal Code Ch. 3.26 Animal Control Parcel Tax

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as, and for all purposes may be referred to as, the "Animal Control Parcel Tax".

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 6-22-2004)

For the privilege of Animal Control Services and Animal Control Shelter in the town, there is imposed, on each and every parcel of record in the jurisdiction of the Town of Paradise, a tax at the rate of one dollar ($1.00) per month per year for an annual tax of twelve dollars ($12.00). Monies generated from this special tax shall be placed in a fund separate from the General Fund and exclusively dedicated for the animal control services and animal shelter expenses and operations.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 6-22-2004)

The tax imposed shall be paid by any person or entity who is the owner of record of any parcel of record within the jurisdiction of the Town of Paradise as shown on the Butte County Assessor's tax rolls.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 6-22-2004)

The Butte County Assessor's office shall administer the provisions of this chapter in conformity with the provisions of the revenue and taxation code and the provisions of any county ordinances adopted pursuant thereto.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 6-22-2004)