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GA HB1038

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Scott Hilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Gwinnett County 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 the adoption of Gwinnett County Resolution 2017-5562 on December 19, 2017, which specified the tax rate, identified tourism development projects, and set the allocation of proceeds
  • 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 county's designated destination marketing organization
  • Directs any remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be used for tourism product development

Legislative Description

Gwinnett County; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

5/8/2018

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