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GA HB1012
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Butch Parrish
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of Metter to levy an excise tax on hotel/motel accommodations at a rate not to exceed 7 percent, up from the standard 5 percent rate
- Applies to rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished by any licensed hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or similar establishment
- Requires that at least 50 percent of the tax revenue collected above the 5 percent 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 percent base rate to be spent on tourism product development
- Follows an ordinance adopted by the City of Metter governing authority on January 21, 2014, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
Legislative Description
Metter, City of; increase excise tax
Last Action
Effective Date
4/10/2014
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