S0510: Excise Tax on Water Extracted for Commercial or Industrial Use

Legislative Summary

Imposing an excise tax upon persons extracting water from waters of the state for commercial or industrial use; requiring that tax proceeds be separately accounted for and used for specified purposes by the Department of Environmental Protection; specifying requirements for extractors in filing monthly returns with the Department of Revenue; authorizing the department to inspect or examine an extractor's books and records, issue subpoenas, require testimony under oath or affirmation of certain persons, and apply for certain judicial orders, etc.