BILL NUMBER: S9725
SPONSOR: WEBER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the town of
Clarkstown to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the repeal
of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
This bill will allow the Town of Clarkstown to adopt and amend local
laws to impose a tax on hotel or motel rooms within the Town of Clarks-
town.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Amends the tax law by adding new section 1202-jj, to author-
ize and empower the Town of Clarkstown to adopt and amend local laws
imposing hotel/motel tax of 5%, setting forth the process of collection
and administration of same and whom shall be liable to pay such taxes.
Section 2. Sets forth the effective date and sunset provision thereto.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
All revenues resulting from the imposition of this tax will be paid into
the treasury of Clarkstown and credited to the town's general fund,
thereby allowing the town to provide more services to the residents of
Clarkstown.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
None.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Unknown.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.