Recent amendments to Florida law (Senate Bill 606)
clarify procedures for handling undesirable guests in public lodging
establishments. The legislation
distinguishes between "transient" and "nontransient"
occupancy based on the nature of the stay rather than subjective intent,
streamlining the guest removal process.
Key changes include: written checkout times specified
at check-in, treating failure to depart as a misdemeanor subject to law
enforcement intervention, and eliminating the requirement for officers to
personally witness misconduct before removing guests. Public lodging operators
are advised to update their policies and practices to align with these new
requirements.