Ski resort suing Tucker County over ambulance fee

Ski resort suing Tucker County over ambulance fee

DAVIS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Timberline Mountain is suing the Tucker County Commission over an ambulance fee on all recreational activities and entertainment in the county that it says is "fundamentally unfair." The Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee, which went into effect at the start of 2025, is 2% on things like ski rentals, lodging, bicycle rentals and other indoor and outdoor activities. The ordinance from the commission says the fee is mean…

West Virginia Ski Resort Sues County Over New Ambulance Fee

West Virginia — An unusual fee in a West Virginia county is adding dollars to customers’ experience, and a ski resort isn’t happy about it. WBOY reports that Timberline Mountain has announced a lawsuit against the Tucker County Commission over an ambulance fee that was introduced earlier this year. The Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee has added a 2% tax on recreational activities in Tucker County, including skiing and snowboarding. This h…