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HB 1279: Sales and use tax; use of noncommercial written materials or mailings by certain tax exempt organizations; extend sunset date

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House Bill 1279

By: Representatives Carson of the 46th, Yearta of the 152nd, Mathis of the 133rd, Cameron of the 1st, Gambill of the 15th, and others

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset for use of noncommercial written materials or mailings by certain tax exempt organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions, by revising subparagraph (B) of paragraph (101) as follows: "(B) This exemption shall apply from July 1, 2018, until July 1, 2026 July 1, 2031. A qualifying organization must shall pay sales and use tax on all purchases and uses of tangible personal property and may obtain the benefit of this exemption from sales and use taxes by filing a claim for refund of tax paid on qualifying items. All No refunds made pursuant to this paragraph shall not include interest;"

SECTION 2.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.