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GA HB850

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dexter Sharper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Valdosta to levy an excise tax of up to 7% on charges for rooms, lodgings, and accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
  • Follows the adoption of Resolution 2013-12 by the Valdosta governing authority on December 5, 2013, which specified the tax rate, identified tourism development projects, and outlined how proceeds would be allocated
  • Requires that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization or authorized contracting entity
  • Directs any remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be spent on tourism product development
  • Repeals all conflicting laws and parts of laws

Legislative Description

Valdosta, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

4/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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