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NY A01793
Bill
Status
1/12/2009
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Calhoun
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Town of Woodbury, Orange County to impose a hotel and motel occupancy tax up to 5 percent of the per diem rental rate through local law.
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Tax applies to all lodging facilities including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and tourist facilities, but excludes permanent residents occupying rooms for at least 90 consecutive days.
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Tax collection and administration handled by the Town's chief fiscal officer, with hotel/motel owners responsible for collecting and remitting payments on a monthly or other periodic basis.
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Exempts transactions with the State of New York, federal government, and organizations operated exclusively for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.
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Revenue generated deposits into the Town's general fund and may be used for any lawful purpose; the legislation expires and is repealed 3 years after enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the town of Woodbury, Orange county, to impose, by local law, a tax on hotel and motel occupancy of up to five percent of the per diem rental rate therefor; sets procedures for collection, enforcement, and adjudication; provides for deposit of revenues into the general fund of the town and their application to any lawful purpose; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010