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GA HB1046

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Clay Pirkle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Fitzgerald 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
  • Requires that 100% of tax revenue collected above the 5% rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through a qualified destination marketing organization
  • Allocates any remaining excess revenue above the 5% threshold not spent on tourism promotion to tourism product development
  • Follows a resolution adopted by the City of Fitzgerald governing authority on February 26, 2018, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
  • Supersedes any prior ordinances adopted by the City of Fitzgerald under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of O.C.G.A. Code Section 48-13-51

Legislative Description

Fitzgerald, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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