§ 150-020. SURCHARGE; PAYMENT OF SURCHARGE BY TRANSIENT  


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  • (a)

    Each transient occupying a hotel/motel shall pay a surcharge in the amount of 10% of the rent charged by the operator.

    (b)

    The surcharge constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the county, which may be satisfied only by payment to the operator or to the county. The transient shall pay the surcharge to the operator of the hotel/motel at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the surcharge shall be paid with each installment. If the surcharge is not paid to the operator, the county may require that it be paid directly to the county.