Holy Land Experience Takes County To Court
Theme Park Sues For Tax-Exempt Status
POSTED: 10:27 a.m. EST November 20, 2001
UPDATED: 10:55 a.m. EST November 20, 2001
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A local attraction is going to court in a dispute it claims pits church against state.
The Holy Land Experience is suing Orange County, saying it was wrongly denied tax-exempt status, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported.
The theme park is billed as a living Biblical museum that conveys a religious message through preaching, dramatic performances and music, park officials said.
Orange County approved tax-exempt status to parts of the park, but the Holy Land Experience wants to be totally exempt.
Orange County hasn't been served yet, but county officials said that the suit was expected.
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The Holy Land Experience is suing Orange County, saying it was wrongly denied tax-exempt status, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported.
The theme park is billed as a living Biblical museum that conveys a religious message through preaching, dramatic performances and music, park officials said.
Orange County approved tax-exempt status to parts of the park, but the Holy Land Experience wants to be totally exempt.
Orange County hasn't been served yet, but county officials said that the suit was expected.
Previous Stories:
- August 16, 2001: Controversy Surrounds Holy Land Expansion
- June 26, 2001: Holy Land Experience Must Pay Property Tax
- February 6, 2001: Holy Land Opens In Central Florida
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