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HI SB2641

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 237D-1 to redefine "local contact" for transient accommodations as a real estate broker or salesperson licensed under Chapter 467, residing on the same island as the property
  • Removes previous definition allowing any individual or entity with a place of business and local employee to serve as local contact
  • Requires operators of short-term vacation rentals who reside in a different state or island to designate a licensed real estate professional as their local representative
  • Takes effect upon approval
  • Intended to protect consumers by ensuring accountability through licensed real estate professionals handling local contact responsibilities

Legislative Description

Relating To Transient Accommodations.

Transient Accommodations

Last Action

The committee on CPH deferred the measure.

2/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/26/2018
Economic Development, Tourism, and Technology1/24/2018

Full Bill Text

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