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GA HB1500

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rick Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

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

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