The governing body of the county may, by resolution, impose the increased tax levy provided in § 10-12-13 with an affirmative two-thirds vote of the governing body on or before July fifteenth. The action of the governing body to authorize an increased tax levy shall be published within ten days of the action and shall be published at least twice in each legal newspaper designated by the county. The action to authorize an increased tax levy is subject to the referendum process in accordance with chapter 7-18A.

The governing body of the county may continue to impose the increased tax levy authorized by this section in subsequent years in accordance with the limitation on the amount of revenue payable from property taxes provided under § 10-12-13.

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The governing body of the county may increase the amount of revenue payable from property taxes in excess of the limitation provided under § 10-12-13 if the increased tax levy is authorized by the governing body of the county in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Source: SL 2015, ch 165, § 21, eff. Apr. 1, 2015; SL 2016, ch 58, § 2.