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GA HB1214
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of Troup County 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 within the county's special district.
- Follows the adoption of Troup County Resolution 2010-10 on February 2, 2010, which specifies the tax rate, identifies tourism product development purposes, and sets the allocation of proceeds.
- Requires that at least 50 percent of tax revenue collected above the 5 percent rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the destination marketing organization designated by Troup County.
- Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent rate to be spent on tourism product development.
- Passed both the Georgia House and Senate; sponsored by Representatives Epps (128th), Nix (69th), and Smith (129th).
Legislative Description
Troup County; 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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