Court decision regarding local fee: The Supreme Administrative Court on April 1 dismissed the cassation of the city of Zakopane regarding the local fee. Thus, he maintained the earlier decision of the Provincial Administrative Court in Krakowwho ruled that the resolution of Zakopane councilors on charging a local fee is invalid. But Hoteliers from Zakopane have doubts as to the current legal status.
Hoteliers are confused: Karol Wagner from the Tatra Chamber of Commerce (TIG) said in an interview with the Polish press agency that despite the court's decision Most entrepreneurs from Zakopane still charge a local fee. Some hoteliers asked lawyers to interpret the rules. In addition, TIG contacted the authorities of Zakopane. – we asked the City Hall of Zakopane, which indicates that even if the consumption (local fee – ed.) Will be temporarily interrupted, then The fee will come back after the new resolution will come into forcewhich is to take place on April 12, on the day of entry into force new Resolutions of the City Council in this matter – said Karol Wagner.
Proposal of a new tax: The Tatra Chamber of Commerce wants him to give up the local fee And instead of her introduce a tourist tax. According to Karol Wagner, he would have a stronger legal basis than a local fee. This idea is supported by the mayor of Zakopane Łukasz Filipowicz. – We will do everything to strive to change the law and introduce tourist tax. It's not unusual, such a tribute It works all over the world – he said in an interview with PAP. Filipowicz also believes that the resolution of the City Council on a local fee, which will come into force on April 12, will be the legal basis for further charging this fee from tourists. Its rate will lower from PLN 2 to PLN 1.90 per night.
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Sources: INFOR.pl for PAP, PAP local government service