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History
- Substituted by A289
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.590
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Authorizes the city of Rye to enact a hotel occupancy tax
Signed by Governor · Sponsor George Latimer
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the city of Rye; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
To authorize the City of Rye to enact a room occupancy tax not to exceed 3%.
Summary of provisions
Section 1202 of the tax law is amended to add a new subsection v to authorize the City of Rye to enact such a tax.
Justification
The City of Rye on any tourist home, inn, club, accommodation in order to raise expenses. Seeks authority to impose a 3% daily room tax hotel, motel, or similar place of public non-property tax revenues to support City expenses including offset impacts of rising pension costs, healthcare costs and other expenses not fully discretionary.
Fiscal implications
The City estimates increased revenues of $40,000 to $50,000 per year minus implementation costs.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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