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GA HB706
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Wiedower
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of Oconee 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 a resolution adopted by the Oconee County governing authority on January 8, 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
- Directs remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be spent on tourism product development
- Sponsored by Representatives Wiedower (119th District) and Gaines (117th District); passed both the House and Senate
Legislative Description
Oconee County; levy an excise tax
Last Action
Effective Date
6/29/2020
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