HB 1287 Summary

• Each individual vacation rental unit must obtain a separate license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants; group licensing of vacation rental units is prohibited.

• Vacation rental unit applicants must provide evidence of county tourist development tax registration, local fire safety inspection certification, state sales tax registration, and applicable local licenses before obtaining a license.

• The Division must suspend licenses of vacation rental units that do not meet all criteria by October 1, 2016, and units operating without a license or with expired licenses for more than 60 days are subject to disciplinary action.

• Vacation rental units must display their license number on all property rental advertising, and advertising without a valid license constitutes unlicensed practice.

• Vacation rental unit licenseholders must maintain a valid phone number and email address on file with the Division.