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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ENACT A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “TO AMEND LOCAL LAW 3 OF 2007 AND LOCAL LAW 3 OF 2021, THE SULLIVAN COUNTY HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX LAW (CHAPTER 182-PART 3 OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CODE)”.
Narrative of Resolution: To Amend Local Law 3 of 2007 and Local Law 3 of 2021, the Sullivan County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax Law (Chapter 182-Part 3 of the Sullivan County Code).
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is authorized to impose a tax upon the rent for occupancy of hotel and motel rooms pursuant to Chapter 182 of the Administrative Code; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature implemented new short-term rental laws requiring hosts to register their properties, collect sales/occupancy taxes, and comply with local regulations, effective March 2025.
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is intended to clarify the scope, administration, and enforcement of the County’s room occupancy tax in light of recent State law changes and evolving lodging practices; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Local Law 3 of 2021, of the Sullivan County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax Law is hereby amended and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Local Law shall become effective as of the date of filing with the New York Secretary of State.