BILL NUMBER: S7966
SPONSOR: CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the village of
Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club tax; and provid-
ing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and
beach club tax
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The tax law is amended by adding a new section 1202-kk.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Several counties throughout New York State presently impose an occupancy
tax. The village of Atlantic Beach has requested this same authority.
Particularly during these difficult economic times, municipalities need
additional non-property tax sources of revenue to fund the basic
services to keep their, communities safe and properly serviced. This
legislation will assist the village to fund necessary services.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed 2 years after such date.