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GA HB1261
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Carl Von Epps
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of Hogansville to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for rooms, lodgings, and accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
- Enacted pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Hogansville mayor and council on February 1, 2010, requesting General Assembly authorization under O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b)
- Requires that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization
- Revenue collected above the 5% rate that is not allocated to tourism promotion must be spent on tourism product development
- Sponsored by Representative Epps of the 128th District and passed both the House and Senate
Legislative Description
Hogansville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/11/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/8/2010
Full Bill Text
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