2-9-212. Political subdivision tax levy to pay premiums. (1) Subject to 15-10-420 and subsection (2) of this section, a political subdivision, except for a school district, may levy an annual property tax in the amount necessary to fund the premium for insurance, deductible reserve fund, and self-insurance reserve fund as authorized in this section and to pay the principal and interest on bonds or notes issued pursuant to 2-9-211(5).
     (2) (a) The increase in a political subdivision's property tax levy for the political subdivision's premium contributions for group benefits under 2-18-703 beyond the amount of contributions in effect on July 1, 1999, is not subject to the mill levy calculation limitation provided for in 15-10-420.
     (b) Prior to implementing a levy under subsection (2)(a), a public hearing must be held regarding any proposed increases.

     History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 380, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 360, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4309; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 3, Sp. L. March 1986; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 568, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 511, L. 2001.