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This Act, sponsored by Senator Wilson, allows counties to impose a fire protection fee through an ordinance. Counties that adopt this fee must:
- Keep all fee revenue in a separate account.
- Set criteria for distributing the funds to fire companies in the county.
- Use no more than 5% of the fee revenue for administrative costs and distribute all funds (including interest) within 18 months.
Additional provisions include:
- The fee may be applied to tax-exempt properties unless the county provides an exemption.
- Counties may set penalties for non-payment and procedures to remove them.
- Unpaid fees and penalties become a lien on the property, enforceable by the county.
Read more about the legislation here.
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