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GA SB432

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Bartow County to levy an excise tax of up to 8 percent on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
  • Follows a resolution adopted on February 3, 2016, by the Bartow County commissioner specifying the new hotel/motel tax rate, identifying tourism projects, and allocating proceeds pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b)
  • Requires that at least 50 percent of tax revenue collected above the 5 percent base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the destination marketing organization designated by Bartow County
  • Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent base rate to be spent on tourism product development

Legislative Description

Bartow County; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations

Last Action

Effective Date

4/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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