Any city having a population of 250,000 or more may, when authorized as provided in ORS § 358.840, levy each year a tax of not to exceed fifteen-hundredths of one mill on each dollar of assessed valuation of property subject to taxation by the city for the purpose of maintaining and employing one major symphony orchestra, one band and one junior symphony orchestra. At the election of the governing body of the city, the levy may be:

(1) Within the permanent rate limit for the city, but may not increase that limit; or

(2) A local option tax described in ORS § 280.040 to 280.145. [Formerly 357.920; 2005 c.94 § 114]

[Formerly 357.930; repealed by 1983 c.350 § 230 (358.831 enacted in lieu of 358.830)]