This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding vacation rentals and short-term rentals in Arizona. Notably, it introduces new provisions allowing cities and counties to limit the number of such rentals based on population or by setting an overall cap. Additionally, it modifies existing requirements for owners to provide emergency contact information, specifying that this information must be submitted before renting and that civil penalties may be imposed for non-compliance. The bill also clarifies the notification process for adjacent properties and requires the display of local regulatory permit numbers or transaction privilege tax license numbers in advertisements.

Furthermore, the bill makes several deletions and modifications to existing language, such as changing the term "act" to "offense" in the context of felony convictions and refining the conditions under which a vacation rental may be suspended due to criminal activity. It also updates the penalties for failing to apply for a local regulatory permit or license, replacing "fines" with "civil penalties" and specifying the amount that may be imposed. Overall, these changes aim to enhance regulation and oversight of vacation rentals while ensuring compliance with local ordinances and safety requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.39, 11-269.17, 42-12003, 42-12004, 42-5005, 42-5042, 12-1134, 9-835, 33-1901, 9-461.18, 42-5076, 42-5070, 42-12001