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GA HB1486

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dominic Lariccia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the state sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property used in the renovation or expansion of qualifying aquariums from the previous period (July 1, 2018–January 1, 2022) to a new period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026
  • Caps the total aggregate state sales and use tax refunded under this exemption at $4.5 million, with the exemption ending early if that threshold is reached before June 30, 2026
  • Applies to aquariums located in Georgia that charge admission and are owned or operated by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
  • Eliminates the previously existing local sales and use tax exemption component, limiting the renewed exemption to state sales and use tax only
  • Requires qualifying aquariums to pay sales tax at the time of purchase and then file a claim for refund; refunds do not include interest

Legislative Description

Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of certain aquariums; exempt

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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