HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2773 - Amends Sec. 3.92.020 and 3.92.030, gambling activities tax (3.92)CITY OF MARYSILLE
Marysville, Washington
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, AMENDING SECTIONS 3.92.020
AND 3.92.030 OF THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE
AMOUNT PAID FOR PRIZES AND TO ALLOW FOR ALL BONA FIDE
CHARITABLE OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AS DEFINED IN RCW
9.46.0209, TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE TAX ON RAFFLES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 3.92.020 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
3.92.020 Tax On Raffles.
There is levied upon and shall be collected from and paid as provided in this Chapter by
every organization conducting raffles, as authorized pursuant to RCW Chapter 9.46 and this
chapter, a tax in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross revenue received from such raffle
activity; provided, however, the amount paid out as prizes shall be deducted from the gross
revenue.
SECTION 2. Section 3.92.030 of the Marysville Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
3.92.030 Exemption From Tax On Raffles And Amusement Games.
No tax shall be imposed under the authority of this Chapter on raffles or amusement
games when such activities are conducted by any bona fide charitable or non-profit organization,
as defined in RCW 9.46.0209, which organization has no paid operating or management
personnel.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this g ~ day of
r().t1~ ,2009.