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NY A07966
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Janet Duprey
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AI Summary
- Franklin County is authorized to adopt local laws imposing a hotel and motel tax on persons occupying rooms, including bed and breakfast and tourist facilities
- Tax rate cannot exceed 5 percent of the per diem rental rate per room, and does not apply to permanent residents (occupying a room for at least 30 consecutive days)
- County treasurer or other fiscal officers collect and administer the tax; hotel/motel owners collect the tax from guests and remit to the county
- Tax revenues go to Franklin County's general fund and must be allocated for tourism development, economic development, and related activities; county may retain up to 10 percent of revenues for administrative expenses
- Each local law imposing the tax is limited to a three-year period, though the county may adopt new laws upon expiration; exemptions apply to state, federal, and tax-exempt charitable/religious organizations
Legislative Description
Authorizes the county of Franklin to impose a motel and hotel tax of 5 percent.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules6/19/2014
Rules6/2/2014
Ways and Means1/8/2014
Rules6/20/2013
Ways and Means6/12/2013
Full Bill Text
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