Plain English Breakdown
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Garden City Charm and Tourism Act
This law allows the leaders of Augusta-Richmond County to create a specific type of tax called an excise tax.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes the governing authority of Augusta-Richmond County to levy an excise tax under Code Section 48-13-51(b).
- Sets procedures, conditions, and limits for how this tax is handled.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new rules.
- Establishes the short title 'Garden City Charm and Tourism Act'.
Who It Names or Affects
- The governing authority of Augusta-Richmond County
- People or businesses in Augusta-Richmond County subject to the excise tax
Terms To Know
- Excise Tax
- A fee charged by a government on specific goods, services, or activities.
- Governing Authority
- The group of officials who make rules and decisions for Augusta-Richmond County.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not state the specific amount or rate of the tax.
- The source material does not list exactly which goods or services will be taxed.
- Details on how the collected money must be spent are not included in this summary.