§ 9–1101

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 9-1101 (2026)

Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention

Subtitle 11

(a)

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

(1)

“Booking service” means a person who, directly or indirectly:

(i)

provides one or more online, computer, or application–based platforms that individually or collectively can be used to:

(1)

list or advertise offers for short–term rentals; and

(2)

(A)

accept offers for short–term rentals; or

(B)

allow reservation or payment for short–term rentals; and

(ii)

charges, collects, or receives a fee for the use of the platform or for any service provided in connection with a short–term rental.

(2)

“Booking service” does not include a platform that solely lists or advertises offers for short–term rentals.

(c)

“Carbon monoxide alarm” has the meaning stated in § 12–1101 of this article.

(d)

“Short–term rental” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(e)

“Short–term rental host” means a person in legal possession of a short–term rental unit who rents the unit to guests.

(f)

“Short–term rental unit” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article.