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GA SB435

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Adairsville to levy an excise tax of up to 8 percent on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
  • Follows the adoption of Resolution No. 16-0002 by the City of Adairsville on February 11, 2016, which specified the tax rate, identified tourism projects, and allocated proceeds
  • Requires that at least 50 percent of tax revenues collected above the 5 percent base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization
  • Directs any remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent rate to be spent on tourism product development
  • Permits the City of Adairsville to contract with a qualified outside entity for destination marketing services under O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51

Legislative Description

Adairsville, City of; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations

Last Action

Effective Date

4/26/2016

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