59-1-1602. Definitions.
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Effective 5/13/2014
59-1-1602. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(a)"Ballot proposition" means:
(i)an opinion question or other question concerning a tax increase submitted to voters for their approval or rejection; or
(ii)a question submitted to voters concerning the issuance of bonds under Section 11-14-103 .
(b)"Ballot proposition" does not include an initiative or referendum authorized under Title 20A, Chapter 7, Issues Submitted to the Voters .
(2)"Determination date" means the date of an election at which a ballot proposition is considered by voters.
(3)"Election officer" is as defined in Section 20A-1-102 .
(4)"Eligible voter" means a person who:
(a)has registered to vote in accordance with Title 20A, Chapter 2, Voter Registration ; and
(b)is a resident of a voting district or precinct within the taxing entity that is holding an election to consider a ballot proposition.
(5)"Governing body" is as defined in Section 59-2-102 .
(6)"Tax increase" means:
(a)for a property tax, the imposition of a property tax rate or increase in a property tax rate if the imposition or increase is required to be submitted to voters for their approval or rejection; or
(b)for a sales and use tax imposed under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act , a sales and use tax rate that:
(i)is not currently imposed; or
(ii)exceeds the sales and use tax rate that is currently imposed.
(7)"Taxing entity" means:
(a)a taxing entity as defined in Section 59-2-102 ; or
(b)a county, city, or town authorized to impose a sales and use tax under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act .
Enacted by Chapter 356 , 2014 General Session