Alabama's 1st Sales Tax Holiday for Disaster Preparedness July 6-8 (Batteries, generators, tarps, coolers & more)

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The first annual sal

ugh July 8 this year with following events happening in February.

{BTW the school tax free holiday weekend is Aug. 3-5}

This is a first for Alabama.

Cities and counties have until June 22 to respond.  Only a fe

.

What's included in the tax exempt status?

H

st:

COVERED ITEMS - $60 or Less, per ITEM
EXEMPT:

AAA-cell batteries

AA-cell batteries

C-cell batteries

D-cell batteries

6-volt batteries

9-volt batteries

Cellular phone battery

Cellular phone charger

Portable self-powered or

battery-powered radio, twoway

radio, weatherband radio

or NOAA weather radio

Portable self-powered light

source, including battery powered

flashlights, lanterns,

or emergency glow sticks.

Tarpaulin

Plastic sheeting

Plastic drop cloths

Other flexible, waterproof

sheeting

Ground anchor system, such as

bungee cords or rope, or tiedown

kit

Duct tape

Plywood, window film or other

materials specifically designed

to protect window coverings

Non-electric food storage

cooler or water storage

container

Non-electric can opener

Artificial ice

Blue ice

Ice packs

Reusable ice

Self-contained first aid kit

Fire extinguisher

Smoke detector

Carbon monoxide detector

Gas or Diesel fuel tank or

container

A single purchase with a sales price of $1000 or Less
EXEMPT:

Any portable generator and power cords – used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power

outage.

TAXABLE:
ï· Coin batteries
ï· Automobile and boat batteries

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