A second disadvantage to bioremediation, in contrast to other remediation techniques, is its relative sensitivity to environmental factors such as temperature, pH, and the presence of various other substances or organisms, many of which it can be difficult to predict the effects of.
March 25, 2009. A large percentage state and local sales tax money typically goes to the general fund, but some is earmarked for special purposes. State and local governments have authority from the federal government to levy taxes, and the law gives them considerable leeway how they raise and spend tax dollars.
Sales and Use Tax. The City levies a 1% retail sales tax to provide revenue for the general fund. The tax is added to the State's 4% sales tax collected by retail merchants when goods and services are purchased. Sales of eligible food items are subject to a reduced state tax rate of 1.5% which became effective July 1. Page updated on Oct 16, 2015 at 2:25 PM.