The proposed bill amends existing statutes regarding vacation rentals and short-term rentals in Arizona. It introduces new requirements for owners, such as providing a copy of their valid transaction privilege tax license and emergency contact information to the city or town, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also increases the maximum fee for issuing a permit or license from $250 to $500 and mandates that owners display their transaction privilege tax license number on advertisements. Additionally, it expands the definition of "vacation rental" or "short-term rental" and clarifies that accommodations not meeting this definition may be regulated as hotels or similar establishments.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the conditions under which a local regulatory permit or license may be denied, including the addition of criteria related to previous owners' compliance and outstanding civil penalties. It also stipulates that penalties or suspensions associated with violations are transferable to subsequent owners of the property. The bill aims to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure compliance with local laws while providing clearer definitions and guidelines for vacation rentals and short-term rentals.

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