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GA HB1213
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of the City of LaGrange, Georgia, to levy an excise tax of up to 8 percent on charges for hotel rooms, motel rooms, lodgings, and other short-term accommodations furnished for value within the city
- Follows a resolution adopted by the LaGrange governing authority on January 30, 2010, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, tourism product development purposes, and allocation of proceeds
- Requires that at least 50 percent of tax revenue collected above the 5 percent base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization or an entity already under contract to administer tourism funds
- Directs remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent rate to be spent on tourism product development
- Applies to any person or entity licensed by or required to pay business or occupation taxes to the city for operating hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, or similar accommodations
Legislative Description
LaGrange, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/17/2010
Full Bill Text
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