The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to public lodging and food service establishments, primarily focusing on definitions, guest removal procedures, and notification requirements regarding operations charges. Key changes include the clarification of definitions for transient and nontransient public lodging establishments, specifying that transient occupancy is for periods of less than 30 consecutive days, while nontransient occupancy is for at least 30 consecutive days. The bill also revises the process for removing guests from these establishments, requiring operators to provide written notice to guests who fail to check out or pay by the specified time, and outlines the penalties for guests who do not comply with such requests.

Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for public food service establishments that impose an operations charge, mandating clear notifications on menus, contracts, and receipts regarding the charge's amount and purpose. It specifies that the notice must be prominently displayed and that receipts must delineate gratuity, operations charges, and sales tax. Importantly, the bill states that it does not create a private cause of action for non-compliance with these requirements, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain provisions effective from July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 606 Filed: 509.141
S 606 e1: 509.141, 509.214
S 606 er: 509.141, 509.214