Town of Byhalia; extend date of repeal on town's hotel/motel tax.

Byhalia hotel tax can continue

The law extends Byhalia’s authority to impose a hotel and motel room tax through July 1, 2030. The town must set the rate and hold an election, where at least 60% of qualified electors voting must approve it. The tax can be up to 2% of room charges at hotels and motels with six or more guest rooms. Room renters pay the tax; the state keeps 3% for collection costs, and the rest funds local tourism and parks and recreation. The town keeps the money separate from its general fund and gets an annual independent audit. The law also ratifies certain past collections from 2016–2017 and 2021–2022.