Section 45-11-246.01 - Levy of tax authorized(a) The Chilton County Commission, upon a majority vote of the members and in addition to all other taxes, may levy a sales and use tax in an amount up to one percent on sales, use, storage, consumption, or gross receipts in the county and, in addition, may levy a sales and use tax in the amount of up to two percent on sales, use, storage, consumption, or gross receipts outside of the corporate limits of the City of Clanton, the City of Jemison, the Town of Maplesville, and the Town of Thorsby.(b) The gross receipts of any business and the gross proceeds of all sales and use of products or services which are presently exempt under the state sales and use tax statutes are exempt from the taxes authorized by this part. In addition, the gross receipts and gross proceeds from the sale and use of all motor vehicles and agricultural machinery and equipment and related items covered by Section 40-23-37, are exempt from the taxes.(c) Any taxes levied under this part may not be levied at a rate proportionately higher than the proportional rate for various types of sales and uses under the state sales and use tax.Ala. Code § 45-11-246.01 (1975)