An authority may certify annually to the governing bodies the amount of tax to be levied by said governing bodies for railroad purposes. Each subdivision shall levy the amount certified, pursuant to provisions of law authorizing municipalities and other political subdivisions of this state to levy taxes for such purposes. The levy may not exceed the maximum levy permitted by the laws of this state for such purposes. Each subdivision shall collect the taxes certified by a railroad authority in the same manner as other taxes are levied, collected and paid to the railroad authority.
SDCL 49-17A-21