RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 4 (HB 16) 2017 Regular Session McFarland
New law authorizes the governing authority of the town of Jonesboro, subject to voter
approval, to levy and collect a hotel occupancy tax. Provides that such tax shall not exceed
3% of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy.
New law authorizes the governing authority to contract with any public entity authorized to
collect sales or use taxes for the collection of the hotel occupancy tax. Requires that the
proceeds of the tax be used to fund tourism-related activities and recreation programs within
the town of Jonesboro.
Effective July 1, 2017.
(Adds R.S. 47:338.218)