Cities and counties could set local food sales taxes at zero

The proposal would let a city or county set its local sales tax rate on food and food ingredients to 0%. The option covers sales of food and food ingredients in a city or county that adopts it. The local government must adopt an ordinance or resolution. The taxation director must confirm that legal requirements were followed before applying the zero rate. A local government repealing the zero rate must follow the same process used to adopt it. If enacted, the proposal would take effect after publication in the statute book. The local government would have to send a certified copy of its measure to the taxation director within 30 days after adoption.