City of Leland; authorize a tax on hotels/motels, bars and restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.

Summary

The bill would permit the mayor and board of aldermen of Leland to add a 2% tax on gross sales of bars and restaurants and on room rentals of hotels, motels and short‑term rentals. The money raised would be earmarked for tourism promotion, parks and recreation projects, and could only be collected after a local referendum where at least 60% of voters approve. The measure failed to advance and died in committee.

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