Chapter 3.93
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
Sections:
3.93.030 Deduction from sales tax.
3.93.040 Special fund – Use of tax revenue.
3.93.060 Penalty for violation.
3.93.010 Tax levied.
Pursuant to RCW 67.28.180, there is levied a special excise tax of two percent on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging by a hotel, roominghouse, tourist court, motel, trailer camp and the granting of any similar license to use real property, as distinguished from the renting or leasing of real property; provided, that it shall be presumed that the occupancy of real property for a continuous period of one month or more constitutes a rental or lease of real property and not a mere license to use or enjoy the same. (Ord. 1755 § 1, 1990).
3.93.020 Definitions.
The definitions of “selling price,” “seller,” “buyer,” “consumer,” and all other definitions as are now contained in RCW 82.08.010, and subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted as the definitions for the tax levied herein. (Ord. 1755 § 1, 1990).
3.93.030 Deduction from sales tax.
The tax herein levied shall be in addition to any license fee or any tax imposed or levied under any law or any other ordinance of the city; provided, however, that pursuant to RCW 67.28.190, such tax shall be deducted from the amount of tax the seller would otherwise be required to collect and to pay to the Department of Revenue under Chapter 82.08 RCW. (Ord. 1755 § 1, 1990).
3.93.040 Special fund – Use of tax revenue.
There is created a special fund in the treasury of the city, to be known as the hotel/motel tax fund. All taxes collected herein shall be placed in such fund for the purposes of paying all or any part of the costs of acquisition, construction or operation of stadium, convention center, performing arts center, visual arts center facilities or any other such facilities, or to pay or secure the payment of all or any portion of the general obligation bonds or revenue bonds issued for such purpose, or purposes provided for in Chapter 67.28 RCW, and amendments thereto, or to pay for advertising, publicizing or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting visitors and encouraging tourist expansion, or for such other uses as may from time to time be authorized for such taxes pursuant to statute. (Ord. 1755 § 1, 1990).
3.93.050 Administration.
For purposes of collection and administration of the tax levied herein, the following provisions shall apply:
(1) The Department of Revenue of the state of Washington is designated as the agent of the city for purposes of collection and administration.
(2) The administrative provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 through 82.08.070, and in Chapter 82.32 RCW shall apply with respect to administration and collection by the Department of Revenue.
(3) All rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Revenue for the administration of Chapter 82.08 RCW are adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(4) The Department of Revenue is authorized to prescribe and utilize such special forms and reporting procedures as the department may deem necessary and appropriate. (Ord. 1755 § 1, 1990).
3.93.060 Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm or corporation violating or failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any lawful rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, shall upon conviction be punished by a fine in a sum not to exceed $500.00. Each day of violation will be considered a separate offense. (Ord. 1755 § 1, 1990).