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HB 367 Original 2017 Regular Session Ivey
Abstract: Repeals the authorization for state tax exemption contracts to be granted by the Board
of Commerce and Industry for manufacturing establishments, warehousing and distribution
establishments, and corporate headquarters.
Present law authorizes the Board of Commerce and Industry to grant exemptions from the following
state taxes: corporation franchise, corporation income, sales and use, and any other tax imposed by
the state to which a business may be subject. Exemptions are granted through contracts between the
Board of Commerce and Industry and certain eligible types of businesses which include:
manufacturing establishments, corporate headquarters, and warehousing and distribution
establishments.
Present law gives broad authorization for the establishment of criteria and requirements for
exemptions through administrative rules.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Repeals R.S.47:3201-3206 and 4301-4306)