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GA HB1038

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Trey Rhodes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Eatonton to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
  • Follows a resolution adopted by the City of Eatonton's governing authority on December 1, 2015, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
  • Requires that at least 50% of tax revenues collected above the 5% base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization
  • Directs remaining revenues collected above the 5% base rate to be expended for tourism product development
  • Applies to any person or entity licensed by or required to pay business or occupation taxes to the City of Eatonton for operating lodging establishments

Legislative Description

Eatonton, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

5/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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