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Montana strikes it rich: Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Montana

Journal Article · · Denver Law J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5331322
The Supreme Court decision in Commonwealth Edison v. Montana confirms the right of states to impose a severance tax on natural resources and the right of Congress to limit the rate of taxation, but it declined to mandate an equitable rate. If other states follow Montana's example and raise their severance taxes, the Court and Congress can avert any effort to form a coal cartel among the Western mining states. This article reviews the issues behind the suit and analyzes the decision. An appendix compares the rate and revenue disposition of the 16 states that impose severance taxes. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
5331322
Journal Information:
Denver Law J.; (United States), Journal Name: Denver Law J.; (United States) Vol. 59:3; ISSN DLJOD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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