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GA HB543

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Micah Gravley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Douglas County's governing authority is authorized to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
  • The authorization follows a resolution adopted by the Douglas County governing authority on January 22, 2013, which specified the tax rate, identified projects or tourism development purposes, and set the allocation of proceeds
  • Not less than 50% of tax revenues collected above the 5% base rate must be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the destination marketing organization designated by Douglas County
  • The remaining revenues collected above the 5% base rate must be expended for tourism product development
  • All conflicting laws and parts of laws are repealed

Legislative Description

Douglas County; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

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