SB197 Summary

• Prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances that prohibit or limit the use of property as a short-term rental, defined as single-family homes or dwelling units offered for 30 days or less

• Allows local governments to require permits costing no more than $50 per short-term rental, provided the requirement does not effectively prohibit or limit short-term rental use

• Permits local governments to suspend short-term rental operations for up to 30 days for three or more violations within 180 days, or up to 12 months if a violation results in serious physical injury or death from reckless conduct

• Allows restrictions only on short-term rentals used to house sex offenders, sell illegal drugs or alcohol, or operate adult-oriented businesses involving pornography or nude dancing

• Classifies short-term rentals as residential land use for zoning purposes and prohibits local regulation of short-term rental marketplaces; declares the act effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or after the veto period expires