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GA HB1012

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Butch Parrish

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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