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Provides that the county of Fulton may impose an occupancy tax on rooms for hire
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Marc Butler
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BILL NUMBER:S6616
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the county of Fulton to impose hotel or motel taxes
Purpose
To authorize Fulton County to impose an occupancy tax on hotel or motel rooms.
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new Section 1202-cc to the Tax Law to authorize Fulton County to adopt a local law imposing an occupancy tax on hotel or motel rooms, not to exceed 4%. Revenues raised from this tax shall be allocated for the promotion of tourism development, economic development and other directly related and supporting activities, provided however that up to 10% of the amount may be retained by the County to cover expenses involved in administering such tax. Such law shall be valid for a period of three years, but may be renewed for additional three year periods by the County.
Existing law
Most counties have already been authorized by State Law to impose such occupancy taxes.
Justification
The Fulton County Board of Supervisors has requested this legislation in order to generate much-needed revenue to help sustain county services. These funds would be dedicated to the promotion of tourism development, economic development and other directly related and supporting activities.
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Local fiscal implications
This bill will generate some additional revenue for Fulton County.
Effective date
Immediately.
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