Nevada governor signs $5 tourist surcharge at Lake Tahoe in Douglas County
A new law was signed by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that establishes a $5 tourism fee on the per-night rate for rental lodgings in the Lake Tahoe, Stateline area of Douglas County. The new law takes effect July 1 and had bipartisan support at the conclusion of the Nevada State Legislature.
Senate Bill 461 was signed into law on June 5 and had the support in both houses. The new surcharge — levied only within the Tahoe Township — will generate funds that can be used to cover the majority of the cost of building a new, multi-use event and convention center and for maintenance.
Additionally, several local businesses and organizations such as the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority and the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce supported the legislation.
“The passage of Senate Bill 461 creates an important revenue stream, paid by overnight visitors to the Lake, that is necessary for a future multiuse event center,” said Bill Chernock, Executive Director of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce. “This is a major step in bringing us closer to diversifying our local economy that will benefit all of Douglas County.”
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