2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 09 - Education and Culture
Chapter 358 - Oregon Historical and Heritage Agencies, Programs and Tax Provisions; Museums; Local Symphonies and Bands; Archaeological Objects and Sites
Section 358.820 - Tax levy for municipal orchestras and band.

Any city having a population of 250,000 or more may, when authorized as provided in ORS 358.840, levy each year a tax of not to exceed fifteen-hundredths of one mill on each dollar of assessed valuation of property subject to taxation by the city for the purpose of maintaining and employing one major symphony orchestra, one band and one junior symphony orchestra. At the election of the governing body of the city, the levy may be:

(1) Within the permanent rate limit for the city, but may not increase that limit; or

(2) A local option tax described in ORS 280.040 to 280.145.

[Formerly 357.920; 2005 c.94 §114]