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GA HB1123
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Roger Lane
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of Wayne County, Georgia, to levy an excise tax of up to 8 percent on charges for rooms, lodgings, or accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
- Enactment follows the prior adoption of Wayne County Resolution R516, which specifies the tax rate, identifies tourism product development purposes, and details allocation of proceeds
- At least 50 percent of tax revenue collected above what a 5 percent rate would generate must be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through Wayne County's designated destination marketing organization
- Any remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent threshold not allocated to tourism promotion must be spent on tourism product development
- Sponsored by Representatives Williams (178th), Lane (167th), and Smith (168th), pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b)
Legislative Description
Wayne County; levy excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/9/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/9/2010
Full Bill Text
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