On page 1, line 9, of the Introduced bill, delete "If actual travel is made in collecting taxes, the " and insert "The "
On page 1, line 10, of the Introduced bill, after "penalty, " delete "in lieu of mileage,"
On page 1, line 11, of the Introduced bill, after "fifteen " insert "fifty dollars or "
On page 1, line 11, of the Introduced bill, after "due" insert ", whichever is more"
On page 1, line 14, of the Introduced bill, after "law." delete " However, the sheriff is not allowed mileage for collecting taxes within the corporate limits of the county seat."
On page 1, line 16, of the Introduced bill, after "seat." insert "
Section 2. That § 10-56-22 be AMENDED:
10-56-22. Sheriff's Fees--Costs--Collection of taxes.
The
sheriff shall collect the following fees for collecting taxes:
twenty-five dollars for making the sheriff's return on the sheriff's
warrant of authority;
fifteen
fifty dollars
for each levy;
ten dollars for each sale;
and the necessary costs of distress and sale. The fees and costs
shall be collected from the tax debtor or the tax debtor's property.
If
actual travel is made in collecting taxes, the The
sheriff shall
also collect from the tax debtor or the tax debtor's property an
additional penalty, in
lieu of mileage, equal
to fifteen
fifty
dollars or six percent
of the amount of tax and interest due,
which, with all,
whichever is more. All
fees and costs collected, shall be credited to the general fund of
the county.
"