KURTZ, J.
The City of Kennewick assesses a monthly charge on each household, business, and industry served by emergency and medical services. Kennewick Municipal Code (KMC) 9.36.050. At the time relevant to this appeal, the ambulance charge was referred to as an "excise tax," and both owners and occupants were "jointly responsible for this excise tax." Former KMC 9.36.050(a) (1989).
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.