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GA HB641

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Knight

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Spalding County to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for rooms, lodgings, and accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
  • Follows the adoption of the "Spalding County Excise Tax on Rooms, Lodging, and Accommodations" ordinance and accompanying resolution adopted in March 2015
  • 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 destination marketing organization designated by Spalding County
  • Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be spent on tourism product development
  • Enacted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., and repeals all conflicting laws

Legislative Description

Spalding County; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

4/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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