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GA HB1355
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Beasley-Teague
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of East Point, Georgia, to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel rooms, motel rooms, lodgings, and other short-term accommodations furnished within the city, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b)
- Follows a resolution adopted by the East Point governing authority on February 22, 2010, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
- 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
- Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be used for 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, or campgrounds
Legislative Description
East Point, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations4/27/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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