Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer

Summary

The bill lets Herkimer County create a local tax on rooms for hire in hotels, motels, B&Bs and similar lodging facilities, charging up to five percent of the daily rate. The tax is collected by the county chief fiscal officer and the revenue goes into the county’s general fund for any lawful use. Certain entities—including the state, the U.S. government, specific non‑profits, and long‑term hotel residents—are exempt.

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