Porn TaXXX proposal
This from KQED's Capitol Notes:
A NEW TAXXX: Today was lobbying day for the adult entertainment industry, one of the more unusual annual rituals at a statehouse was unusual is the norm. The fully clothed ensemble that made their way to Sacramento had a particular gripe this time around: pending legislation to impose a new (and extra) 8% tax on adult DVD stores, theaters, and nightclubs. The money collected by the tax in Assemblymember Charles Calderon’s bill, AB 2914, would create a new fund to supposedly mitigate the impact of such businesses on local communities.
Let’s just answer that burning question now, shall we? Yes, adult film stars were in attendance. And no, I shouldn’t have Googled them in advance when I didn’t recognize the names listed on the press advisory (seriously, KQED, I was doing research).
Comments
vice taxes work for me, but why not make it an even 10%.
How about taking a licensing and inspection approach like we have with bars and other places selling alcohol? Give it some strict limits on what can or cannot be done and fees to support it all?
Just a thought to stir the pot.
Posted by: frazgo | April 22, 2008 11:35 AM