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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 7Ch. 6Art. 8§ 70223 Local Sales Tax Approval

§ 70223 Local Sales Tax Approval

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§ 70223 Local Sales Tax Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •A city or county can add a small sales tax (up to 0.5%) if most voters agree in a special vote.
  • •The tax only happens if at least two-thirds of the voters say yes.
  • •The tax rate can be lower than 0.5% if the local government decides.
  • •This tax is on top of the regular sales tax when you buy things.

Example

Your city wants to build a new park but needs more money. They ask voters to add a small extra tax when people buy stuff.

If 2 out of 3 voters say yes, the city can add up to 0.5% extra tax on things you buy, like toys or clothes. So if you buy a $100 bike, you might pay 50 cents extra in tax.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 70223 Local Sales Tax Approval

A retail transactions and use tax ordinance may be adopted by the board in accordance with Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to authorize its enactment at a special election called for that purpose by the board. Notwithstanding Sections 7261 and 7262 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the retail transactions and use tax ordinance shall provide for imposition of a tax at a rate of one-half of 1 percent or at a lower rate specified in the ordinance. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 343, Sec. 28.1. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 98290 Local Sales Tax Approval
  • § 60100 County Retail Tax Approval
  • § 70223.2 District Tax Contract Services
  • § 98289.5 Tax Ordinance Transition Rules
  • § 12904 Tax Lien Enforcement Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 70223.
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