Bill Summary for S 269 (2011-2012)
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Summary date:
Mar 8 2011
S.L. 2011-69
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TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH TO LEVY A ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX.Intro. by Kinnaird.
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Bill summary
Authorizes the Town Board of the Town of Hillsborough to levy a room occupancy tax of up to 3%. Provides that the tax must be levied, administered, collected, and repealed as provided in GS 160A-215 (uniform provisions for room occupancy taxes). Requires the Hillsborough Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to use at least two-thirds of the occupancy tax proceeds to promote travel and tourism in the town and the remainder for tourism-related expenditures. Mandates that at least one-third of the members of the TDA be affiliated with businesses that collect the tax in the town, and at least one-half of the members be currently active in the town’s travel and tourism promotion. Makes conforming change to GS 160A-215(g).