O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 48-13-90 (2019)

Legislative purpose and intent

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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It is declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that:

(1) Each county and municipality in this state shall be authorized to levy certain excise taxes as provided in this article; and

(2) Funds derived from such tax shall be made available for the purpose of promoting industry, trade, commerce, and tourism; for the provision of convention, trade, sports, and recreational facilities; and for public safety purposes.

History

Code 1981, § 48-13-90, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 1639, § 1.