§ 21-7. Guest register generally.  


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  • (a)

    Every person operating any hotel or motel in the city shall at all times keep and maintain therein a record, either electronic or in a book/register inscribed with ink or indelible pencil, the name and valid address of each adult guest or person renting or occupying a room, except in cases where a third-party registered travel agent or legal entity is responsible for making travel arrangements for individuals or parties. The name of all minors shall be recorded and kept if such persons are not accompanied by an adult. Such book or register shall be signed by the person renting a room, or someone of his authority, and the proprietor of such hotel or motel, or his agent, shall thereupon electronically enter or write, with ink or indelible pencil, opposite such name so registered, the number of the room assigned to and occupied by such guest, together with the time when such room is rented. Until all of the aforesaid entries have been made electronically or in such book or register, no guest shall be permitted to occupy privately any room in such hotel or motel.

    (b)

    When the occupant of a room so rented shall quit and surrender the same, it shall be the duty of the proprietor of such hotel or motel, or his agent, to enter the time thereof electronically or in such book or register opposite the name of such occupant.

    (Ord. No. 173, § 5; Code 1961, § 25-23; Ord. No. 6950-13, § 1)

(Ord. No. 173, § 5; Code 1961, § 25-23; Ord. No. 6950-13, § 1)