HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1971-10 Opposing License Tax for Salt Water FishingRESOLUTION N0. 10-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM? BEACH,
FLORIDA, OPPOSING LICENSE TAX FOR SALT WATER FISHING.
WHEREAS, salt water fishing on the shores of Florida is one
of the few untaxed pleasures remaining for residents and tourists
alike; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of a license tax on salt water
fishing will be a burden on the fishermen with no corresponding benefit
from the State, since ocean fish are in no way managed by State
agencies; and
WHEREAS, a salt water fishing license tax would fall
disproportionately on those who can least afford to pay additional
taxes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the members of the 1971 Florida Legis-
lature are hereby requested not to impose a license tax on salt water
fishing within the State of Florida.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this Resolution to all members of the Palm Beach County
Delegation to the 1971 Florida Legislature.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13 DAY OF MAY, 1971.
/s/ H. Mallory Privett. Jr.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Dolores R. Walker
Village Clerk