House Bill No. by Representative Carpenter aims to establish regulations for short-term rentals in Louisiana by enacting Chapter 50 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The bill allows municipalities and parishes to adopt ordinances governing short-term rentals, which are defined as the rental of residential property for overnight accommodations for transient guests for a period of less than twenty-nine days.

The proposed regulations include requirements for short-term rental owners to obtain permits, create a registration system, impose fines for misuse, enforce minimum safety standards, conduct inspections, and restrict both the length of stay for renters and the number of occupants allowed in a rental. This legislation seeks to provide local governments with the authority to manage short-term rental activities effectively, ensuring safety and compliance within their jurisdictions.