GA HB819

Authorizes Jasper County's governing authority to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, cabin, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations

Follows a resolution adopted by Jasper County on November 4, 2024, specifying the tax rate, tourism projects, and allocation of proceeds

Requires at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% threshold to fund tourism promotion, conventions, and trade shows through the county's designated destination marketing organization

Directs remaining revenue above the 5% threshold to be spent on tourism product development