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Tax-free sales on hurricane supplies
by Tom Morris
Wednesday, May. 11, 2005 at 9:25 AM
blueneon@gmail.com
Hurricane supplies tax-free from June 1-12.
Hurricane season is, sadly, coming soon, and it's time to get prepared for any possible storms.
To assist Florida residents in preparing their supplies, sales of hurricane supplies will be tax-exempt from June 1 through 12.
The following items will be eligible for tax-free purchase:
- Any portable self-powered light source selling for $20 or less.
- Any portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weatherband radio selling for $50 or less.
- Any tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting selling for
$50 or less.
- Any self-contained first-aid kit selling for $30 or less.
- Any ground anchor system or tie-down kit selling for $50 or less.
- Any gas or diesel fuel tank selling for $25 or less.
- Any package of AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt
batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for
$30 or less.
- Any nonelectric food storage cooler selling for $30 or less.
- Any portable generator used to provide light or communications or
preserve food in the event of a power outage selling for $750 or less.
A PDF document of the original text of the bill can be found here.
For more information on hurricane preparations, visit the following websites:
National Hurricane Center: Be Prepared
National Weather Service: Hurricane Safety
FEMA: Food and water in an emergency
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