La. R.S. 47:338.2 — Tax authorized; rate; town of St. Francisville

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of the town of St. Francisville is hereby authorized to levy and collect within the corporate limits of the town a tax of two per cent upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services, as presently defined in R.S. 47:301 through 317, inclusive. Such tax shall be levied only after the question of its imposition has been submitted to and been approved by the majority vote of the qualified electors of the town at an election to be called therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Part. The taxes so imposed shall be levied and collected and otherwise shall be governed by the provisions of R.S. 47:338.25 through 338.46; provided, however, that the proceeds of the tax herein authorized shall be used by the governing authority to construct, operate and maintain a municipal sewerage system within the town of St. Francisville.