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MS HB782

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new category to the definition of "tourism project" under Mississippi's Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program to include tourism attractions located within historic districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

  • New eligible attractions must be open to the public, have seating for at least 40 persons, operate at least 5 days per week from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, serve food and beverages, and provide live entertainment at least 3 nights per week.

  • Maintains existing exclusions that prohibit licensed gaming establishments from qualifying, though non-gaming projects owned by gaming entities may qualify if they exceed state gaming commission requirements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Tourism project sales tax incentive program; revise definition of "tourism project" for purposes of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Tourism1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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