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GA HB1500
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rick Austin
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of the City of Cleveland, Georgia to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for rooms, lodgings, or accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
- Introduced by Representative Austin of the 10th District, pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.
- Enacted subsequent to the City of Cleveland's adoption of Resolution 2009-03/09, which specifies the tax rate, identifies tourism product development purposes, and allocates proceeds
- At least 50% of tax revenues collected above the 8% rate must be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization
- Remaining revenues collected above the 8% rate that are not used for tourism promotion must be expended on tourism product development
Legislative Description
Cleveland, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations4/20/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/12/2010
Full Bill Text
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