MO HB817

Transfers inspection authority for hotels, inns, and boardinghouses from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to local health departments within their respective jurisdictions

Requires local health departments to conduct inspections at least annually for all lodging establishments, with seasonal resorts in third classification counties inspected by August 1st each year

Maintains the state department's role in licensing approval and recordkeeping, with the Department of Health and Senior Services continuing to issue licenses after local health department inspection and approval

Preserves the existing license fee structure: $50 base fee per lodging establishment, plus $2 per guest room for rooms 11-20, plus $1 per guest room above 20

Licenses continue to expire on September 30th following issuance, with all fees deposited into the state general revenue fund