2005 Maine Code - §2856 — Amount of tax

The amount of the annual excise tax on a mining company shall be the sum of the excise taxes due on each mine site. The excise tax due on each mine site shall be the greater of the following: [1981, c. 711, § 10 (new).]

1. Tax on facilities and equipment. The value of facilities and equipment multiplied by 0.005; or[1981, c. 711, § 10 (new).]
2. Tax on gross proceeds. The gross proceeds multiplied by:

A. If net proceeds is greater than zero, the greater of the following:
(1) 0.009; or
(2) A number determined by subtracting from 0.045 the quotient obtained by dividing:
(a) Gross proceeds, by
(b) Net proceeds multiplied by 100. [1981, c. 711, § 10 (new).]
B. If net proceeds is equal to or less than zero, then 0.009. [1981, c. 711, § 10 (new).] [1981, c. 711, § 10 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1981, Ch. 711, §10 (NEW).

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