Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§19-1806. Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax.

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(2) Imposition of the Tax.

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(b) The Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose a tax for general school purposes on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia during the tax years beginning July 1, 2001

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July 1, 2002, July 1, 2003, July 1, 2004, July 1, 2005, July 1, 2006,

July 1, 2007,

July 1, 2008, July 1, 2009,

July 1, 2010, July 1, 2011, July 1, 2012, July 1, 2013,

July 1, 2014,

and thereafter

for the purpose of carrying on any business, trade, occupation, profession, vocation, or any other commercial or industrial activity. This tax is imposed on the user or occupier of real estate.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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