The Montgomery and Greene county commissions have spoken out in favor of the state Simplified Sellers Use Tax or SSUT amid a lawsuit that seeks to challenge it.Â
The SSUT is a legislation that regulates the use of taxes from online sales. Taxes are taken by the Alabama Department of Revenue and funneled into state/education, county and city funds based on population sizes.Â
According to media reports several cities filed the lawsuit claiming that the SSUT is unfair and hurts their budgets.Â
However, members of the Montgomery County Commission and the sheriff's department held a press conference on Thursday where they said that the lawsuit could reduce funding and have an impact on public safety.Â
The situation prompted a resolution from the Green County Commission, which stated that the SSUT is vital in funding law enforcement, economic development, infrastructure, public safety and other services.Â
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