<section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-101" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <text>In this subtitle, “valuable” means money, jewelry, securities, or plate.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-102" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <text>Except for § 15-105 of this subtitle, this subtitle applies only to those hotels that display in each guest room a notice of the provisions of this subtitle.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-103" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <level label="a"> <text>A hotel is not liable for the loss, by robbery or otherwise, of a valuable belonging to a guest if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the hotel provides a safe or other secure depository for keeping valuables of guests;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the guest does not deposit the valuable with the hotel for safekeeping; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the loss does not result from the collusion or negligence of the hotel or its agent.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A hotel is not liable for more than $300 for the loss of valuables that a guest deposits with the hotel for safekeeping unless, at the time of deposit, the guest shows the valuables to an agent of the hotel and declares a greater value to the agent.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A hotel need not accept for safekeeping valuables with a declared value of more than $1,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A hotel is not liable for more than $1,000 for the loss of or damage to valuables belonging to a guest, whether or not the valuables were offered to or accepted by the hotel for safekeeping.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-104" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <text>A hotel is not liable for more than $300 for the loss of property other than valuables of a registered guest from the room of the registered guest.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-105" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <text>A hotel is not liable for more than $75 for the loss of property that a guest leaves with an agent or employee of the hotel at a checkroom or other similar place if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the hotel has posted conspicuously at each such place a notice that states the limitation on liability under this section;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the agent or employee gives to the guest an identification ticket that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>states on its face, in 10 point or larger type, the limitation on liability under this section; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>provides a space for declaring a greater value; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the guest does not declare a value greater than $75 on the duplicate of the identification ticket that the hotel keeps.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-106" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <text>A hotel is not liable for more than $300 for the loss of property that a guest leaves with an agent or employee of the hotel at a baggage room or other similar storage area.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-107" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Hotel Liability for Valuables"> <text>A hotel is not liable for the loss of property of a guest or other person as a result of a fire that is proved to have occurred without the negligence of the hotel or its agents or employees.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-201" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <text>In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>“Innkeeper” means the owner, operator, manager, or keeper of a lodging establishment, or the agent of an owner, operator, manager, or keeper of a lodging establishment.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“Lodging establishment” means an inn, hotel, motel, or other establishment that has at least four rooms available for a fee to transient guests for lodging or sleeping purposes.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-202" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <text>Except as provided in this subtitle for an individual who is under the age of 21 years, this subtitle may not be construed to alter the prohibition against discrimination by an innkeeper or lodging establishment under Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the State Government Article.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-203" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <text>An innkeeper may refuse to provide lodging or services to or may remove from a lodging establishment an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>refuses to pay or is unable to pay for lodging or services;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>while on the premises of the lodging establishment is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substance so as to create a public nuisance;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>while on the premises is disorderly so as to create a public nuisance;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>destroys, damages, or defaces property of the lodging establishment or its guests, or threatens to do so;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the innkeeper reasonably believes is using the lodging establishment for the unlawful possession or use of a controlled dangerous substance in violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article or for the consumption of alcohol by an individual under the age of 21 years in violation of § 6–304, § 6–307, § 6–308, or § 6–309 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the innkeeper reasonably believes possesses property that may be dangerous to other individuals, such as firearms or explosives; or</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>refuses to abide by any conspicuously posted rule or policy of the lodging establishment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>If an innkeeper seeks to remove an individual from a lodging establishment as provided under this section, the innkeeper shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>notify the individual, either orally or in writing, that the lodging establishment refuses to provide further lodging or services to the individual and that the individual should immediately leave the lodging establishment; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the individual has paid for lodging or services in advance, refund any unused portion of the advance payment, but the lodging establishment may withhold payment for a full day’s lodging if the individual was lodged for a portion of a day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If an individual attempts to remain in a lodging establishment after having been requested to leave under the provisions of this section, an innkeeper may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if the individual is a guest, lock the door of the individual’s room;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>remove the individual’s baggage and other personal property; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>using no more force than necessary, eject the individual from the lodging establishment.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-204" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <text>An innkeeper may require a prospective guest to demonstrate an ability to pay by cash or valid credit card.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An innkeeper may require each guest at a lodging establishment to register and may require the guest to produce:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a valid driver’s license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a valid uniformed services identification card;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a valid passport; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>any valid government issued identification card.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An innkeeper may limit the number of individuals who may occupy a particular guest room in a lodging establishment.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-205" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <text>For an individual who is under the age of 18 years, an innkeeper may require a parent or guardian of the individual to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accept liability for the charges for the individual’s lodging and any damages to the lodging establishment caused by the individual; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide a valid credit card or make an advance cash damage deposit of not more than $500 to cover any charges incurred or damages caused by the individual.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If an innkeeper requires an advance deposit under subsection (a) of this section, the innkeeper shall, following a room inspection at the time of checkout, refund any amount of the deposit not needed to cover reasonable charges for damages.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-206" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <text>An innkeeper shall post a copy of this subtitle, together with all rules of the lodging establishment, in a conspicuous place at or near the guest registration desk and in each guest room.</text> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-207" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Department shall design a sign that states the following:</text> <text>“REPORT HUMAN TRAFFICKING: National Human Trafficking Resource Center –– 1–888–373–7888. CALL FOR HELP IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW:</text> <text>� Is being forced to have sex without consent </text> <text>� Has had an ID or documents taken away</text> <text>� Is being threatened by or is in debt to an employer</text> <text>� Wants to leave a job but cannot freely do so. </text> <text>TOLL–FREE. 24/7. CONFIDENTIAL. INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE.</text> <text>This sign is required under State law.”</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The sign shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be at least 3 by 5 inches in size;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>contain the text required under paragraph (1) of this subsection in English, Spanish, and any other languages required by the federal Voting Rights Act;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>draw attention to the phone number of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline by showing the phone number in bold type; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>be placed on the Department website.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency may issue a civil citation to a lodging establishment requiring it to post prominently in each guest room for 1 year the sign that is identical to the notice required to be placed on the website of the Department under subsection (a) of this section, if the lodging establishment is located on property where arrests leading to convictions for prostitution, solicitation of a minor, or human trafficking under Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Criminal Law Article have occurred.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency shall consider any assistance it receives from a lodging establishment in an investigation leading to a conviction under paragraph (1) of this subsection in determining whether to issue a citation under this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The owner of a lodging establishment that violates subsection (b)(1) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each guest room that does not have a sign is not a separate violation.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-208" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “accessible room” means a room in a lodging establishment that is required to be in compliance with the transient lodging requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Subject to subsection (c) of this section, each accessible room in a lodging establishment shall be furnished with a bed that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>measures at least 20 inches but not more than 23 inches high from the floor to the top of the mattress, whether or not the mattress is compressed; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has at least a 7–inch vertical clearance under the bed for lift access.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Beginning December 31, 2022, each lodging establishment shall furnish at least 25% of the lodging establishment’s accessible rooms with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beginning December 31, 2023, each lodging establishment shall furnish at least 50% of the lodging establishment’s accessible rooms with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Beginning December 31, 2024, each lodging establishment shall furnish at least 75% of the lodging establishment’s accessible rooms with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Beginning December 31, 2025, each accessible room in a lodging establishment shall be furnished with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-209" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <text>An innkeeper shall establish and maintain a computerized record–keeping system of all guest transactions and receipts.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A record maintained in accordance with this section shall be retained by the innkeeper for not less than 6 months after the date of the creation of the record.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbr" article_name="Business Regulation" number="15-210" title_number="15" title_name="Lodging Establishments" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy and the Department shall approve educational training programs for the accurate and prompt identification and reporting of suspected human trafficking.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A training program approved under this subsection must include a video presentation that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>defines:</text> <level label="1"> <text>exploitation of a child; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>human trafficking; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>offers guidance to employees of innkeepers on:</text> <level label="1"> <text>recognizing potential victims of human trafficking;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the differences between labor and sex trafficking that are specific to the hotel industry;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>activities commonly associated with human trafficking; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the role of employees in reporting and responding to human trafficking.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>An innkeeper shall provide a new employee of the lodging establishment with the annual training described in subsection (a) of this section within 90 days after the date the employee is hired.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, on or before October 1, 2023, and each October 1 thereafter, an innkeeper shall certify to the Department that all employees of the lodging establishment have received the annual training prescribed by this section.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The requirement under this paragraph does not apply to an employee for whom fewer than 90 days have elapsed since the date the employee was hired.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An innkeeper shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>establish a procedure for reporting potential instances of human trafficking by:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an employee to the innkeeper; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the innkeeper to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>law enforcement; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline;</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>implement a human trafficking prevention policy for the innkeeper’s employees that includes how to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>recognize potential victims of human trafficking;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>respond to an individual who may be or is a victim of human trafficking; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>connect an individual who may be or is a victim of human trafficking with any available resources; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>post prominently the sign developed by the Department under § 15–207 of this subtitle in a location conspicuous to the innkeeper’s employees.</text> </level> </level> </section>