Winston County, lodging tax authorized, fire protection fee imposed, collection and distribution provided, referendum provided

Summary

Under this law, Winston County can add an 8% tax on hotel and short‑term rentals and a $5 per night fire protection fee, but only if voters approve it in a referendum. The lodging tax revenue is earmarked for road and bridge work, law‑enforcement, tourism promotion and paying off existing jail and courthouse debt, while the fire fee goes to volunteer fire departments.

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