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GA SB480

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Mullis

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Walker County, Georgia to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for rooms, lodgings, or accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, bed-and-breakfasts, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
  • Requires the Walker County governing authority to first adopt a resolution specifying the tax rate, identifying projects or tourism product development purposes, and allocating proceeds before the tax takes effect
  • Mandates that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the Walker County destination marketing organization
  • Directs any remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate not spent on tourism promotion to be used for tourism product development
  • Effective date of July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Walker County; authorize governing authority to levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations; provide

Last Action

Act 534

5/8/2018

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