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GA HB543
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Micah Gravley
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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- All conflicting laws and parts of laws are repealed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
Full Bill Text
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