[LCC] Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

[Mark Ketchell]

Although not specifically about contesting, since we live in an area often 
affected by hurricanes, and the wind, rain and tornadic activity that they 
can spin up, here is some information that might be useful. This info 
forwarded from the LA ARRL website (www.laarrl.org).

73,
Mark, K5ER
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Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

To All, Senator David R. Heitmeier, O.D. asks that you please share this 
information with the everyone in your area.

Gretchen Lopez Legislative Assistant to:
Senator David R. Heitmeier, O.D.
3501 Holiday Drive, Suite
225 New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone (504)361-6356 FAX (504)361-6358
The 2011 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will take place 
on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29. On these two days, shoppers can 
purchase specified emergency supplies free of the four-percent state sales 
tax in preparation for the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on 
June 1. During the two-day holiday, tax-free purchases are allowed for the 
first $1,500 of the sales price of each of the following items:
    * Self-powered light sources, such as flashlights and candles
    * Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, and weather-band radios
    * Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
    * Ground anchor systems, straps or tie-down kits
    * Gas or diesel fuel tanks
    * Batteries, sizes AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, or 9-volt (Automobile 
batteries and boat batteries are ineligible)
    * Cellular phone batteries and chargers
    * Non-electric food storage coolers
    * Portable generators
    * Storm shutter devices (Materials and products manufactured, rated, 
and marketed specifically for the purposes of preventing window damage from 
storms)
    * Carbon monoxide detectors
    * Blue Ice (and similar re-usable cooling products)


The 2011 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday does not extend 
to items or supplies purchased at airports, public lodging establishments, 
hotels, convenience stores, or entertainment complexes. The Louisiana 
Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is an annual event.

The 2011 sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, and 
ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 29.  
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