Official:Amending Section 19-1805 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Liquor Sales Tax," by authorizing the School District of Philadelphia to impose the "liquor by the drink" tax on "free" drinks provided to patrons of licensed gaming facilities and other establishments; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: December 14, 2006
: Committee on Finance
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
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This bill allows the Philadelphia School District to collect a 'liquor by the drink' tax on free drinks given to customers at licensed gaming facilities and certain establishments.
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