Section 1748.80.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1748.80.
in effectFor purposes of this chapter:
(a)
“Hosting platform” has the same meaning as defined in Section 22590 of the Business and Professions Code.
(b)
(1)
“Hotel” means a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or other similar transient lodging establishment located in this state.
(2)
“Hotel” does not include a residential hotel, as defined in Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c)
“Third-party booking service” means a person that facilitates the booking of a hotel room or short-term rental in this state.
(d)
“Short-term rental” means a residential dwelling, or any portion of a residential dwelling, that is rented to a person or persons for 30 or fewer consecutive days and that is located in this state.
References
referencesCal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22590.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 50519.
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