WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 710

(i) May not be considered part of the price
charged for the energy or fuel; and

(ii) Is not subject to the approval of the
Public Service Commission.

(3) Heating fuel vendors may include the tax imposed
under this section as part of the price charged for fuel oil.
The fuel oil bill shall clearly state that the local tax is
included in the price. The tax shall be collected by the vendor
on behalf of the County.

[(e)](F) The net proceeds of this tax revenue shall be

used only for funding of public education within the

instructional salaries, instructional materials and related

costs, special education, and fixed charges budget categories in
Prince George's County.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of
Maryland read as follows:

Article 24 - Political Subdivisions - Miscellaneous Provisions

9-603.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,
the County Council for Prince George's County may impose, by
ordinance, and collect a sales or use tax on any form of energy
or fuel used in Prince George's County.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,
the County Council for Prince George's County may impose, by
ordinance, and collect a sales or use tax on any form of energy
or fuel used in Prince George's County.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1)  Motor vehicle fuels; [or]

(2)  Fuels used in the production of other forms of
energy that are subject to this tax; OR

(3)  ENERGY OR FUEL USED BY A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION IN
THE COUNTY.

(c) The County Council shall provide for the refund of the

tax imposed under this section to persons who are eligible for a

tax credit under § 9-702 on § 9-104 of the Tax - Property Article

or for weatherization or energy assistance from the State.

(D) THE COUNTY COUNCIL MAY:

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