Transient occupancy tax; Bath County to impose additional not to exceed two percent. (HB1947)
Introduced By
Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg) with support from co-patron Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Bath)
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Description
Transient occupancy tax; Bath County. Permits Bath County to impose an additional transient occupancy tax not to exceed three percent with the revenue from such tax to be allocated as follows: (i) one-third for tourism and travel, marketing of tourism, or other initiatives that attract travelers; (ii) one-third for the design, operation, construction and improvement, acquisition, and debt service for such expenses on debt incurred after June 30, 2009, of tourism facilities, historic sites, beautification projects, promotion of the arts, regional tourism marketing efforts, capital costs related to travel and transportation including air service, public parks, and information centers; and (iii) one-third for emergency services including training and equipment for fire and rescue, police, and delivery of acute medical care to serve the community and help respond to tourism-related emergencies. Amends § 58.1-3825.2 (“Additional transient occupancy tax in Bath County.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
