Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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The exemption of jet fuel from all (state and local) sales and use tax is continued through June 30, 2039. A new state excise tax of $0.005 per gallon is authorized to be levied on jet fuel. The intent of the use of funds from the new state excise tax is to support rural airports, per Governor Kemp's press release found here.Throughout the session, ACCG joined the Georgia Airports Association in advocating for more funds and resources for our local airports. |