PUBLIC NOTICE – By-law 1-23, “A By-law of the Municipality of Rothesay for the Imposition of a Levy on Short Term Accommodations”
23 March 2023, Rothesay, NB
Rothesay Council intends to consider enactment of By-law 1-23, “A By-law of the Municipality of Rothesay for the Imposition of a Levy on Short Term Accommodations”, referred to as the “Rothesay Accommodations Levy By-law”, at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Common Room, Rothesay Town Hall, 70 Hampton Road, Rothesay, NB.
Regional municipalities entered into a Members’ Agreement with Envision Saint John in March 2021. An “Accommodations Levy By-law” is included in the agreement (paragraph 5.3 (b)) and is being brought forward for enactment by Rothesay Council.
The “Rothesay Accommodations Levy By-law” will require Operators to add a levy of 3.5% to the purchase price of tourism accommodations in Rothesay. There are exemptions, as outlined in the By-law, which is available online for review.
Council will consider appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers to administer the collection of the levy from Operators, along with required monthly collection reports. Remittance and enforcement procedures are outlined in By-law 1-23.
Public access to the Council meeting livestream will be available online: https://www.youtube.com/user/RothesayNB
Mary Jane Banks, BComm
Town Clerk
