§ 8-2.802. Tax Imposed.  


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  • There is hereby imposed on each deed, instrument or writing by which any lands, tenements, or other realty sold within the City of Modesto shall be granted, assigned, transferred, or otherwise conveyed to, or vested in, the purchaser or purchasers, or any other person or persons, by his or their direction when the consideration of value of the interest or property conveyed (exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrances remaining thereon at the time of sale) exceeds one hundred dollars ($100.00), a tax at the rate of twenty-seven and one-half cents ($0.275) for each five hundred dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof.

(Added by Ord. 864-C.S., amended by Ord. 2731-C.S., and Ord. 2736-C.S., § 1, effective 11-5-90)