New York A09098 amends the tax law to allocate hotel and motel tax revenues in Essex County for tourism promotion and economic development.

New York A09098 amends the tax law to change how revenues from hotel and motel taxes in Essex County are used. These funds will now be allocated exclusively for tourism promotion and economic development in Essex County, its cities, towns, and villages. The bill specifies that the county can retain up to five percent of the tax revenue to cover administrative expenses. The county must also follow federal, state, and local laws when soliciting contracts and spending the funds. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A09098 amends the tax law to allocate hotel and motel tax revenues in Essex County for tourism promotion and economic development.

New York A09098 amends the tax law to change how revenues from hotel and motel taxes in Essex County are used. These funds will now be allocated exclusively for tourism promotion and economic development in Essex County, its cities, towns, and villages. The bill specifies that the county can retain up to five percent of the tax revenue to cover administrative expenses. The county must also follow federal, state, and local laws when soliciting contracts and spending the funds. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.