Sec. 9-5-1“Transient means any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less.” source
Sec. 9-5-2“a tax in the amount of seven percent of the rent charged by the operator” source
Citation: Gustine Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 5 (Transient Occupancy Tax), Sec. 9-5-1 and 9-5-2, derived from Code 1966 sections 3-8.02 and 3-8.03. Code codified through Ordinance No. 530, December 16, 2025.
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