(a) In addition to such taxes as are levied by the State of Arkansas for the privilege of using and operating motor vehicles on the public roads and highways of this state, the counties of the state and municipalities therein under the conditions set forth in this chapter are authorized, respectively, to levy a tax to the maximum amount specified in § 26-78-104 upon the owners of motor vehicles for the privilege of using and operating their vehicles upon the public roads, streets, and other public ways in the county or municipality.
(b) The levy of the tax authorized by this chapter when made by a county shall be by resolution adopted by the quorum court of the county, and when made by a municipality shall be by resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality.
(c) The tax authorized in this chapter to be levied shall be designated and known as the "County and Municipality Vehicle Tax".