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HI HB803

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all transient accommodation operators to designate an "on-island agent" residing on the same island as the property to act on their behalf.

  • Defines "on-island agent" as either a licensed real estate broker/salesperson under chapter 467 or an unlicensed custodian/caretaker employee who can work for only one operator.

  • Requires operators to provide the on-island agent's name, address, and contact information to any homeowner or condominium associations within 60 days and include it in rental agreements and posted in the accommodation.

  • Mandates associations to report all relevant operator information to the Department of Taxation by December 31 annually or within 60 days of any changes, with penalties of $75 per member for noncompliance.

  • Requires transient accommodation registration identification numbers to be displayed on all online advertisements and solicitations for the property.

Legislative Description

Transient Accommodations; Owners and Operators; Reporting Requirements; Penalties

Last Action

Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.

12/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Tourism1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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