Chapter 18 TAXATION, REVENUE AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS*



Section 18-117 Imposition and rate of tax.

 

     There shall be paid a tax of five (5) percent of the rent for every occupancy  of a guest room in a  hotel in the city. The tax imposed by this article shall be paid upon any occupancy on and after  July 1, 1992, although such occupancy is held pursuant to a contract, lease, or other arrangement  made prior to such date.

     The proceeds of this tax shall be used in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 48-13-51 (a) 3.


(Code 1958,  14-64; Ord. of 11-11-91,   I(14-64); Ord of 6-29-05)

 

(2005 (Sec. 18-117), Amended, 06/29/2005, Prior Text)