§ 64-16.618. Amendment or repeal.

(a)

This chapter may be repealed or amended by the board of supervisors without a vote of the people to the extent allowed by law. Voter approval is required for any amendment that would increase the rate of any tax levied under this chapter, as required by Article XIIIC of the California Constitution.

(b)

The following actions do not constitute an increase of the rate of a tax:

(1)

Adjustment of the tax rate to a rate that is no higher than the maximum rate set by this chapter, as adjusted by the Consumer Price Index in accordance with the terms of this chapter;

(2)

An action that interprets or clarifies the methodology of the tax or any definition under this chapter, so long as the interpretation or clarification, even if contrary to a prior interpretation or clarification, is not inconsistent with the language of this chapter;

(3)

The automatic adjustment of the maximum rate by the Consumer Price Index as provided in this chapter; and

(4)

The collection of the tax imposed by this chapter even if the county, for some period of time, failed to collect the tax.

(Ord. No. 2018-22, § I, 11-6-18)