3159.E AMS KEIS S5909.3

EHB 3159  - S AMD TO S AMD (S-5895.1/06)401
     By Senators Keiser, Doumit, Prentice

ADOPTED 03/07/2006

     On page 27, after line 15 of the amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 14   A new section is added to chapter 82.08 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales to persons who are subject to tax under RCW 82.04.260(12) of: (a) Materials used to package canned salmon including, but not limited to, clear wrap, boxes, tape, and box labels; and (b) glue, ink, or similar tangible personal property, that: (i) Affixes the label to the labeled product; or (ii) becomes a component of the label.
     (2) The exemption is available only if the buyer provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The seller must retain a copy of the certificate for the seller's files.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 15   A new section is added to chapter 82.12 RCW to read as follows:
     The provisions of this chapter do not apply with respect to the use by persons who are subject to tax under RCW 82.04.260(12) of: (1) Materials used to package canned salmon including, but not limited to, clear wrap, boxes, tape, and box labels; and (2) glue, ink, or similar tangible personal property, that: (a) Affixes the label to the labeled product; or (b) becomes a component of the label."

EHB 3159  - S AMD TO S AMD (S-5895.1/06)
     By Senators Keiser, Doumit, Prentice

ADOPTED 03/07/2006

     On page 29, line 5 of the title amendment, after "82.04 RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW;"

EFFECT:  Provides a sales and use tax exemption on materials used to label canned salmon and on materials used to package canned salmon.

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