We reject plaintiffs' argument that the monthly surcharge on wireless telephones for, inter alia, enhanced 911 services is a taking because it is a user fee rather than a general tax, and because the State has not used the revenue effectively to implement enhanced 911 services. County Law § 309 requires that users pay a charge to the State for public safety services that are provided for the common good (see Transportation Unlimited Car Serv., Inc. v New York City...
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