Senate Bill 539
By: Senators Robertson of the 29th, Dixon of the 45th, Hatchett of the 50th, Payne of the
54th, Goodman of the 8th and others
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt certain baby products and feminine
hygiene products from taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and
for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from
sales and use taxes, is amended by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (104)(B), by
striking the period and substituting in lieu thereof "; or" at the end of paragraph (105), and
by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
<ins>"(105.1) The sale or use of children's diapers, baby formula, therapeutic or preventive
creams and wipes marketed primarily for use on the skin of children, and feminine
hygiene products marketed primarily for the purpose of absorbing or capturing menstrual
flow, including but not limited to tampons, menstrual pads and sanitary napkins, panty
liners, menstrual sponges, and menstrual cups."
</ins> SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.