§2892. Tax imposed

For the state fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2003, a tax is imposed against each hospital in the State. The tax is equal to .74% of net operating revenue for the tax year as identified on the hospital's most recent audited annual financial statement for that tax year. Delinquent tax payments are subject to Title 22, section 3175-C.

For the state fiscal years year beginning on or after July 1, 2004, a tax is imposed annually against each hospital in the State. The tax is equal to 2.23% of net operating revenue used in the determination of the tax due for the state fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2003.

For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2005, a tax is imposed annually against each hospital in the State. The tax is equal to 2.23% of net operating revenue as identified on each hospital's audited financial statement for the tax year 2 years prior to the tax year in which the tax is being imposed.

PART AAA

Sec. AAA-1. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§10-A, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 899, §1, is repealed

Sec. AAA-2. 20-A MRSA c. 308, as amended, is repealed.

Sec. AAA-3. 26 MRSA §1411-D, sub-§§7 and 8, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13, are amended to read:

7. Joint undertakings. May enter into joint undertakings with public and private agencies to further the effectiveness of services for disadvantaged individuals; and

8. Eligibility and priority. Shall determine the eligibility of individuals for rehabilitation services or evaluation and vocational services and the priority for those services in accordance with rules established by the department; and.

Sec. AAA-4. 26 MRSA §1411-D, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13, is repealed.

Sec. AAA-5. 34-B MRSA §3004, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 1985, c. 768, §4, is further amended to read: