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GA HB1062
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Lumsden
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the governing authority of Chattooga County to levy an excise tax of up to 8% 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 Chattooga County governing authority on January 19, 2024, 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 authorized entity with an existing contract
- Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be expended for tourism product development
Legislative Description
Chattooga County; levy an excise tax
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/21/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/6/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/30/2024
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