City of Clinton; extend repealer on authority for tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.

Clinton diners may pay restaurant tax

The law extends Clinton’s authority to tax restaurant sales at up to 2%. The city must pass a resolution and win approval from at least 60% of qualified electors voting before it can impose the tax. Restaurants add the tax to the price and collect it from customers when practical; the Department of Revenue collects it. The money must fund tourism, parks, and recreation, stay separate from general city funds, and be audited each year. The authority ends July 1, 2030.