HF 933

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/11/2019 02:16pm

A bill for an act
relating to taxation; lodging; allowing the city of La Crescent to impose an
additional two percent lodging tax.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

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

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of the
city of La Crescent and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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