Prince George's County - Taxes on Telecommunications Services - Use of Revenue PG 406-24

This bill authorizes the Prince George's County Council to impose a tax on telecommunications services to generate revenue for local education funding. The legislation allows the county to choose between a sales and use tax or an alternative excise tax of up to $3.50 per month per telephone line, with at least 90% of the collected funds required to support school operating expenses. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these funds can be used to meet the county's statutory requirements for elementary and secondary education without reducing state aid. The law also specifies that the tax applies to services originating or terminating within the county and outlines exemptions for certain types of telephone services.