(A) For the purpose of application, interpretation, and construction of this subchapter, the definitions as set forth in W. Va. Code Ch. 11, Art. 15, 15A, and 15B, shall apply, and the definitions therein are fully incorporated herein by reference.
(B) In accordance with the authority as set forth in W. Va. Code 8-1-5a, effective on July 1, 2017, there is hereby imposed upon all persons or entities engaging in business within the municipal boundaries of the city a municipal sales and service tax in an amount equal to 1% on all sales made and services rendered within the boundaries of the municipality of the city subject to the following:
(1) The base of the municipal sales and service tax imposed herein shall be identical to the base of the consumers sales and service tax imposed pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code Ch. 11, Art. 15;
(2) Except for the exemption provided in W. Va. Code 11-15-9f, all exemptions and exceptions from consumers sales and service tax apply to this municipal sales and service tax;
(3) Sales of motor vehicles subject to the tax imposed under W. Va. Code 11-15-3c and sales of gasoline and special fuel are not subject to the municipal sales and service tax herein imposed; and
(4) The municipal sales and service tax herein imposed is subject to the sourcing rules set forth in W. Va. Code Ch. 11, Art. 15B.
(Ord. passed - -2017)