40:48F-3 - Collection of tax - New Jersey Statutes

40:48F-3  Collection of tax.

5. a. A tax imposed pursuant to a municipal ordinance adopted under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2003, c.114 (C.40:48F-1) shall be collected on behalf of the municipality by the person collecting the rent from the hotel customer.

b.Each person required to collect a tax imposed by the ordinance shall be personally liable for the tax imposed, collected or required to be collected hereunder.  Any such person shall have the same right in respect to collecting the tax from a customer as if the tax were a part of the rent and payable at the same time; provided, however, that the chief fiscal officer of the municipality shall be joined as a party in any action or proceeding brought to collect the tax.

L.2003,c.114,s.5.