FL S0476

Reclassifies "resort condominiums" and "resort dwellings" as "vacation rentals" under Florida public lodging establishment regulations.

Prohibits local governments from restricting, prohibiting, or regulating vacation rentals based solely on their classification or use, except for ordinances adopted on or before June 1, 2011.

Exempts vacation rental units from mandatory biannual inspection requirements, though units must be made available for inspection upon request.

Adds the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association as a voting member on the advisory council for the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

Enhances penalties for unlawfully distributing handbills in public lodging establishments, including minimum fines of $2,000 for second violations and $3,000 for subsequent violations, with property seizure and forfeiture available for third or subsequent offenses.