Section 6376.2 Of Article 1. General Exemptions From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
6376.2
. From July 1, 1993, to the date on which the taxes imposed
by Sections 6051.6 and 6201.6 cease to be operative, there are
exempted from the taxes imposed by this part an amount equal to an
amount that is attributable to a 1/2 percent rate of tax with respect
to the following:
(a) The gross receipts from the sale of, and the storage, use, or
other consumption in this state of, the following:
(1) Tangible personal property, if the seller is obligated to
furnish or the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a
fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to July 1,
1993.
(2) Materials and fixtures obligated pursuant to an engineering
construction contract or a building construction contract entered
into for a fixed price prior to July 1, 1993.
For purposes of this subdivision, tangible personal property shall
not be deemed obligated pursuant to a contract for any period of
time for which any party to the contract has the right to terminate
the contract upon notice, whether or not the right is exercised.
(b) A lease of tangible personal property that is a continuing
sale of the property for any period of time for which the lessor is
obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease
prior to July 1, 1993. For purposes of this subdivision, the sale or
lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be
obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for
which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right
to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not that
right is exercised.
(c) The possession of, or the exercise of, any right or power over
tangible personal property pursuant to a lease that is a continuing
purchase of the property for any period of time for which the lessee
is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease
entered into prior to July 1, 1993. For purposes of this subdivision,
the storage, use, or other consumption of, or possession of, or
exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall
be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for
any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has
the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon
notice, whether or not the right is exercised.