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NY A07966

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Janet Duprey

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

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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