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• NO 157th Bloomsburg Fair, Bloomsburg, PA

• 2011-2012 Eastern Chapter Meetings

House Bill 1489

An amendment will be offered in the House to dramatically expand the Sales and Use Tax (SUT).  Included in the SUT is a 6% tax on anything that meets the definition of the term "recreation service."  The bill defines "recreation service" as follows:
 Providing services which provide or allow for an activity that diverts, amuses, stimulates and renews individual health and spirits, including all of the following:

1. Admission to commercial sports, whether live or broadcasted.

2. Admission to live presentations involving the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists and other performing artists.

3. Physical fitness facility services.  Services provided by health clubs, spas, fitness or recreational sports facilities.  The term includes exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating, or racquet sports, whether or not on a membership basis.

4. Bicycle rental services.  The rental or lease of bicycles.

5. Golf course and country club membership fees.

6. Other memberships and admissions.

Please contact your legislators. Ask them to oppose this amendment.