This bill amends Section 42-63.1-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-63.1 entitled "Tourism and Development." The amendment requires that any rental property offered for tourist or transient use on a hosting platform must be registered with the department of business regulation and given a registration number. The hosting platform is also required to include the registration number in the advertisement for the property. Failure to register or include the registration number may result in fines. The bill also establishes a database to store all registered short-term rental units.

This bill aims to regulate short-term rental properties listed on hosting platforms by requiring registration and the inclusion of a registration number in advertisements. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure compliance with tax collection and other regulations. The bill also establishes penalties for noncompliance and creates a database to store information on registered rental units.

Statutes affected:
6290: 42-63.1-14