Ind. Code ch. 16-41-31

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Ind. Code § 16-41-31-1 Bed and breakfast establishment

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "bed and breakfast establishment" means an operator occupied residence that meets the following conditions: (1) Provides sleeping accommodations to the public for a fee. (2) Has not more than fourteen (14) guest rooms. (3) Provides breakfast to the guests as part of the fee. (4) Provides sleeping accommodations for not more than thirty (30) consecutive days to a particular guest. (b) The term does not include hotels, motels, boarding houses, or food service establishments. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-2 Guest

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "guest" means an individual who rents a guest room in a bed and breakfast establishment. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-3 Guest room

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "guest room" means a sleeping room intended to accommodate not more than four (4) guests each night. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-4 Operator

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "operator" means an owner or the owner's agent of a bed and breakfast establishment who resides within the establishment or on contiguous property. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-4.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-5 Food preparation and handling and sanitation rules

Sec. 5. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards for food preparation and handling and sanitation in bed and breakfast establishments. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-6 Fire safety rules

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. The fire prevention and building safety commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish fire safety standards for bed and breakfast establishments. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-6.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-6 Fire safety rules

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. The department of homeland security shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish fire safety standards for bed and breakfast establishments. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-6.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.223.

Ind. Code § 16-41-31-7 Liability for guests' personal property losses

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the liability of a bed and breakfast establishment for the loss of a guest's personal property may not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each guest as follows: (1) The loss of a trunk or chest and the contents, liability of not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (2) The loss of a traveling bag or suitcase and the contents, liability of not more than fifty dollars ($50). (3) The loss of a box, bundle, or package and the contents, liability of not more than ten dollars ($10). (b) An operator of a bed and breakfast establishment may assume liability in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each guest for loss of personal property if the guest and operator do the following: (1) Itemize the personal property and the personal property's value. (2) Agree in writing to the kind and extent of the liability. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-7.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.

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