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Hurricane tax holiday
By Times Staff Writer
Published June 1, 2005
Starting today, the following hurricane season preparation items are exempt from state and local sales taxes through June 12.
Self-powered portable light sources including flashlights, candles and lanterns, selling for $20 or less.
Fuel containers selling for $25 or less.
AA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries, excluding those for cars and boats, selling for $30 or less.
Nonelectric coolers and ice chests selling for $30 or less.
Battery or self-powered radios selling for $50 or less.
Tarpaulins or flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $50 or less.
Ground anchor or tie-down kits selling for $50 or less.
Portable generators selling for $750 or less.
In addition to our online guide, copies of the 2005 hurricane guide, published in Sunday's St. Petersburg Times, are available at libraries, post offices, fire stations, city halls and county buildings, AllState insurance offices and all Times offices.
[Last modified June 1, 2005, 00:39:12]
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