Section 45-27-245.61 - Levy of tax(a) The Escambia 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 a one percent sales and use tax on sales, use, storage, consumption, or gross receipts in the county.(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 tax authorized by this subpart.Ala. Code § 45-27-245.61 (1975)