BILL NUMBER: S4887
SPONSOR: WALCZYK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing an occupancy tax
in the county of Herkimer
 
PURPOSE:
This bill gives authorization to Herkimer County to impose an occupancy
tax.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Adds Section 1202-zz-2 to the tax law; sets out rules and
regulations for the collection and expiration of said taxes.
Section 2: Sets the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Herkimer County has requested legislation that would empower the county
Legislature to impose an occupancy tax.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
This is a new bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Increased revenue for Herkimer County.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.