1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to taxation; lodging; allowing the city of La Crescent to impose an 
1.3 	additional two percent lodging tax.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. LA CRESCENT LODGING TAX.
 1.6 	Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 477A.016, or other law, in addition to a 
1.7 	tax authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 469.190, the city of La Crescent may impose 
1.8 	by ordinance a tax of up to two percent on the gross receipts subject to the lodging tax under 
1.9 	Minnesota Statutes, section 469.190. The proceeds of the tax shall be split evenly between 
1.10 	(1) the city chamber of commerce to promote tourism in southeastern Minnesota, and (2) 
1.11 	the La Crescent Area Event Center to promote local tourism.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day after the governing body of the 
1.13 	city of La Crescent and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 
1.14 	645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.