RCW 35.57.100Tax on admissions.A public facility district may levy and fix a tax of not more than one cent on twenty cents or fraction thereof to be paid by the person who pays an admission charge to a regional center. This includes a tax on persons who are admitted free of charge or at reduced rates if other persons pay a charge or a regular higher charge for the same privileges or accommodations.The term 'admission charge' includes:(1) A charge made for season tickets or subscriptions;(2) A cover charge, or a charge made for use of seats and tables reserved or otherwise, and other similar accommodations;(3) A charge made for food and refreshment if free entertainment, recreation, or amusement is provided;(4) A charge made for rental or use of equipment or facilities for purposes of recreation or amusement; if the rental of the equipment or facilities is necessary to the enjoyment of a privilege for which a general admission is charged, the combined charges shall be considered as the admission charge;(5) Automobile parking charges if the amount of the charge is determined according to the number of passengers in the automobile.[ 1999 c 165 s 10.]
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