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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for short-term rentals and home amenity rentals in Maryland, addressing taxation, safety, and local governance. The legislation defines key terms such as "rental intermediary" (a person who facilitates the rental of a short-term rental unit or home amenity) and establishes that short-term rental units and home amenities are subject to specific health and safety requirements, including fire evacuation procedures and criminal law provisions. Local governments (like Baltimore City or county governing bodies) are granted authority to create rules about high-intensity short-term rental use, considering factors such as the number of rental nights, infrastructure constraints, and housing affordability. Owners of short-term rental units or home amenities must now submit annual reports to the Comptroller detailing the number of rental nights or rental instances. The bill also expands legal definitions related to criminal activities like visual surveillance and disturbing the peace, specifically including short-term rental units and home amenities within these contexts. Additionally, the legislation modifies definitions of "hotel" and "transient charge" for tax purposes, essentially treating short-term rental platforms and units similarly to traditional lodging establishments. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for stakeholders to prepare for the new regulations.

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