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GA HB1429
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Paul Battles
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of Cartersville to levy an excise tax of up to 6% 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 Cartersville governing authority on March 18, 2010, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds.
- Requires that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% 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% rate to be used for tourism product development.
- Sponsored by Representative Battles of the 15th District.
Legislative Description
Cartersville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/18/2010
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