In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Booking service” means a person who, directly or indirectly: provides one or more online, computer, or application–based platforms that individually or collectively can be used to: list or advertise offers for short–term rentals; and accept offers for short–term rentals; or allow reservation or payment for short–term rentals; and charges, collects, or receives a fee for the use of the platform or for any service provided in connection with a short–term rental. “Booking service” does not include a platform that solely lists or advertises offers for short–term rentals. “Carbon monoxide alarm” has the meaning stated in § 12–1101 of this article. “Short–term rental” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article. “Short–term rental host” means a person in legal possession of a short–term rental unit who rents the unit to guests. “Short–term rental unit” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the Tax – General Article. “Sleeping area” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of this title. “Smoke alarm” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of this title.