Effective - 13 Jul 1999
144.811. Broadcast equipment purchased by broadcast stations exempt from sales and use tax — definitions. — 1. In addition to the exemptions granted under the provisions of section 144.030, there shall also be specifically exempted from the provisions of sections 144.010 to 144.525, sections 144.600 to 144.748, section 238.235, and from the provisions of any local sales tax law, as defined in section 32.085, and from the computation of the tax levied, assessed or payable under sections 144.010 to 144.525, sections 144.600 to 144.748, section 238.235, and under any local sales tax law, as defined in section 32.085, any equipment purchased by a federally licensed commercial or public broadcast station when such equipment purchase is made as a result of federal mandate and the technological change that results. This exemption does not apply to replacement of equipment necessitated by a result of use or equipment replaced due to damage or theft.
2. As used is this section, the following terms mean:
(1) "Broadcast equipment", such equipment as may be necessary for the broadcast station to fulfill those obligations as set forth under federal guidelines;
(2) "Federal mandate", any action of the Congress of the United States or any federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction with regard to broadcast stations when such action requires broadcasters to alter methods of operation;
(3) "Federally licensed broadcast station", any enterprise, either commercial or noncommercial, which operates under a license granted by the Federal Communications Commission for the purpose of the free distribution of audio and/or video services when such distribution occurs by means of transmission over the public airwaves;
(4) "Technological change", those changes in the design and methods of operation of broadcast equipment which would, by virtue of these changes, require the implementation and/or installation of replacement equipment and the updating of existing equipment.
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(L. 1999 H.B. 139 § 3)
Effective 7-13-99
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title X - Taxation and Revenue
Chapter 144 - Sales and Use Tax
Section 144.008 - Nonseverability clause.
Section 144.010 - Definitions.
Section 144.013 - Tax imposed in accordance with federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act.
Section 144.015 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 144.020 - Rate of tax — tickets, notice of sales tax.
Section 144.030 - Exemptions from state and local sales and use taxes.
Section 144.034 - Exemption, advertising and advertising products.
Section 144.037 - Exemption for retail sales made through the use of federal food stamp coupons.
Section 144.039 - Exemption, purchases by state legislator, when.
Section 144.043 - Light aircraft, definitions — exemption from sales tax, when.
Section 144.046 - Exemption for electrical current to battery manufacturers, when.
Section 144.050 - Additional to other taxes — exceptions.
Section 144.053 - Farm machinery and equipment exempt from state and local sales and use tax, when.
Section 144.054 - Additional sales tax exemptions for various industries and political subdivisions.
Section 144.060 - Purchaser to pay sales tax — refusal, a misdemeanor — exception.
Section 144.064 - Firearms or ammunition, limitation on sales tax levied.
Section 144.071 - Rescission of sale requires tax refund, when.
Section 144.088 - Definitions — rate of sales tax stated on receipt or invoice, when, contents.
Section 144.090 - Director may require monthly or annual returns instead of quarterly — when due.
Section 144.115 - Returns kept four years — destroyed, when.
Section 144.130 - Refunds to purchasers, deduction.
Section 144.157 - Violations in collecting, penalty.
Section 144.160 - Extension of time by director for payment of tax.
Section 144.170 - Interest on delinquent taxes — rate.
Section 144.200 - Appropriation for refunds.
Section 144.230 - Assessed penalty and tax due, when.
Section 144.240 - Assessment final when, appeal — procedures.
Section 144.261 - Review by administrative hearing commission.
Section 144.270 - Rulemaking authority.
Section 144.300 - Director may demand information.
Section 144.310 - Records kept by director.
Section 144.320 - Records required to be kept.
Section 144.330 - Examination of records — investigations.
Section 144.340 - Exemption from testifying — immunity from prosecution.
Section 144.350 - Penalty for failure to testify.
Section 144.390 - Unpaid taxes may be recovered at law — procedure.
Section 144.400 - Suit for taxes filed, where — jurisdiction.
Section 144.410 - Remedies of state, cumulative.
Section 144.420 - Certification of delinquencies to attorney general — collection suits.
Section 144.425 - Compromise of delinquent taxes — percentage — limitation — procedure.
Section 144.427 - Taxpayer's agreement to certain conditions to obtain compromise.
Section 144.430 - Legal expenses.
Section 144.450 - Exemptions from use tax.
Section 144.470 - Taxes now authorized not prohibited.
Section 144.480 - Failure to furnish a return, penalty.
Section 144.490 - Penalty for false return.
Section 144.500 - Penalty for fraud or evasion.
Section 144.510 - Violation of this law a misdemeanor.
Section 144.513 - College bookstores, sales by, subject to tax.
Section 144.517 - Textbooks, sales and use tax exemption.
Section 144.527 - Farmers' market, sales and use tax exemption for farm products sold.
Section 144.600 - Title of law.
Section 144.605 - Definitions.
Section 144.613 - Boats and boat motors — tax to be paid before registration issued.
Section 144.620 - Presumption arising from sale for delivery to state.
Section 144.625 - Vendors may be required to give bond.
Section 144.630 - Agent of vendor for service, designation or agreement as to — process served, how.
Section 144.635 - Vendor to collect tax from purchasers — selling agent not liable for tax, when.
Section 144.640 - Taxpayer to keep records, examination.
Section 144.645 - Investigations, subpoenas, oaths.
Section 144.650 - Vendors to register, information required.
Section 144.655 - Return, when filed — payment, when due — rules — exemption, limits.
Section 144.660 - Director's powers as to returns.
Section 144.665 - Failure to file return, penalties — exceptions.
Section 144.670 - Additional assessment made when, notice.
Section 144.675 - Penalty assessed for fraud or evasion, notice.
Section 144.695 - Excess payments to be adjusted or refunded.
Section 144.696 - Refund of overpayments — claim for refund — time for making claims.
Section 144.705 - Rules and regulations, adoption — copies available.
Section 144.715 - Notices served, how.
Section 144.720 - Sales tax interest and penalty provisions applicable.
Section 144.725 - Failure to obey subpoena or to produce books, a misdemeanor.
Section 144.730 - Advertising that vendor absorbs tax, a misdemeanor.
Section 144.735 - Failure to make return, pay tax or keep records, penalty.
Section 144.740 - False return or statement, penalty.
Section 144.745 - Violation not having a specific penalty deemed a misdemeanor.
Section 144.809 - Exemption for aviation jet fuel, when.
Section 144.815 - Bullion and investment coins, sales and use tax exemption.