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HB755 • 2025

Cherokee County; levy an excise tax

Cherokee County; levy an excise tax

Taxes
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Ballinger, Mandi
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is confirmed as May 13, 2025, based on bill metadata, but this specific date does not appear in the summary or digest text excerpts.

Cherokee County Excise Tax Authorization

This law allows the governing authority of Cherokee County to charge an excise tax following specific state rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Cherokee County to levy an excise tax under Code Section 48-13-51(b) of the O.C.G.A.
  • Sets procedures, conditions, and limitations for this tax.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new rules.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The governing authority of Cherokee County

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific items or activities to be taxed.
  • The exact tax rate is not included in this summary.
  • Details on how much money will be raised are unknown from this source alone.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Cherokee County; levy an excise tax