EXEMPT ELIGIBLE SHOOTING RANGES FROM PROPERTY TAX

House Bill 5334

Sponsor:  Rep. Chris Ward

Committee:  Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 12-8-03

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5334 AS INTRODUCED 12-3-03

         The bill would amend the General Property Tax Act to exempt an “eligible shooting range” from taxation under the act.  To be eligible for the exemption, the shooting range would have to be used for firearms training by law enforcement officials, and the commanding officer (i.e. police chief, county sheriff, post commander) would have to file an affidavit to the local assessor stating that the shooting range is available, free of charge, to law enforcement officials for firearms training. 

         MCK 211.7gg

Analyst:  M. Wolf

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.