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GA HB1042
Bill
Status
Passed
6/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Ralston
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of Fannin County to levy an excise tax of up to 7% on charges for rooms, lodgings, and accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
- Follows a resolution adopted by the Fannin County governing authority on September 24, 2019, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, tourism product development purposes, and 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 or an existing authorized entity
- Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be expended for tourism product development
- Sponsored by Representative Ralston of the 7th District and passed both the House and Senate
Legislative Description
Fannin County; levy an excise tax; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date
6/30/2020
Full Bill Text
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