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Commission waives motor-vehicle tax for volunteer rescue and fire members
Summary
Franklin County adopted Resolution 8a‑0718 authorizing a waiver of the county motor vehicle tax for qualifying volunteer rescue squad members and volunteer firefighters (one vehicle per qualified volunteer) in line with Tennessee Code Annotated §55‑4‑241(a).
The Franklin County Commission adopted Resolution 8a‑0718 on July 16, 2018, authorizing the county to waive the motor vehicle tax for volunteer rescue squad members and volunteer firefighters who meet the eligibility in Tennessee Code Annotated §55‑4‑241(a).
The resolution notes the statute allows an exemption from registration fees and authorizes the county legislative body to waive the motor vehicle tax for vehicles that receive that registration fee exemption. The county's resolution implements the waiver for one motor vehicle per qualifying volunteer, following the statutory eligibility requirements.
Commissioners moved and adopted the resolution by voice vote (MOTION BY DOUG GOODMAN, SECOND BY DALE SCHULTZ; approved 13-0). The board's resolution states the waiver takes effect upon adoption and directs county officials to implement the tax-exemption procedure for eligible volunteers.
No changes to the amount of exemption or the state statute were made; the county's resolution exercises local authority permitted by the statute to waive the tax where volunteers meet the state eligibility rules.
