Lawsuit Seeks to Block 2% Recreation Fee

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Skiing is among the activities subject to the 2 percent recreation fee.

By Mat Cloak, contributing writer

A Canaan Valley hotel operator filed a lawsuit asking a judge to throw out a controversial new 2 percent fee on recreation and entertainment to fund emergency medical services, saying the fee illegally targets certain businesses.

Under state law, a spe…