FL S1568

Requires each individual vacation rental unit to obtain its own license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, prohibiting group licensing for multiple units

Applicants for vacation rental unit licenses must provide evidence of tourist development tax registration, fire safety inspection certification, state sales tax registration, and all applicable local licenses

Mandates vacation rental units display their license number on all property rental advertising, making it an unlicensed practice to advertise without a license

Authorizes the Division to suspend licenses for vacation rental units that do not meet the new criteria by October 1, 2016, with units operating without a license or with licenses expired more than 60 days subject to disciplinary action

Requires vacation rental unit licenseholders to maintain a valid phone number and email address on file with the Division