This was forwarded to me by a friend, and I can't find any reference to it after doing a search. I'm not certain of its provenance, but if true, it's just another attempt to get the camel's nose under the tent....it's just another device, this time in the name of "swans," to attack guns and shooting from another direction.
3.84 PER POUND LEAD TAX IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-32) finally filed her lead shot tax bill. The bill imposes a $0.24 PER OUNCE excise tax on lead shot, either loaded in shotshells or bagged for reloading. That's a $6 INCREASE in the price of a box of 25 shotshells at one ounce per shell, or $7.50 a box for 1 1/4 ounce loads. A 25 pound bag of lead shot will carry an additional $96 charge. Oh, don't forget the sales tax increase because of the increased price at retail. That $0.50 tax on a box of reloads at the trap range just went up to over a dollar.
The excise tax collected will be deposited into a new "wild swan recovery account." Sounds like it's going to be party time for swans!
And, the bill contains an "emergency clause." That means the tax takes effect the minute the governor signs the bill. No time to stock up on shot or shotshells.
The bill has been referred to the House Finance Committee.
The next issue of GOAL Post will contain guidance on contact information. Please get the word out on this one
3.84 PER POUND LEAD TAX IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-32) finally filed her lead shot tax bill. The bill imposes a $0.24 PER OUNCE excise tax on lead shot, either loaded in shotshells or bagged for reloading. That's a $6 INCREASE in the price of a box of 25 shotshells at one ounce per shell, or $7.50 a box for 1 1/4 ounce loads. A 25 pound bag of lead shot will carry an additional $96 charge. Oh, don't forget the sales tax increase because of the increased price at retail. That $0.50 tax on a box of reloads at the trap range just went up to over a dollar.
The excise tax collected will be deposited into a new "wild swan recovery account." Sounds like it's going to be party time for swans!
And, the bill contains an "emergency clause." That means the tax takes effect the minute the governor signs the bill. No time to stock up on shot or shotshells.
The bill has been referred to the House Finance Committee.
The next issue of GOAL Post will contain guidance on contact information. Please get the word out on this one