RBMC Sec. 8-2.02 (Transient)“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
RBMC Sec. 8-2.02 (Hotel)“any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy, by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes” source
Citation: Titles 4/6/10
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