Idaho § 39-1809

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-1809, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39-1809.

Hotelkeeper’s responsibility to provide accommodations. A hotelkeeper shall not be required to provide accommodations, facilities or privileges of a hotel to any person who:

(1) Is unwilling or unable to pay for the accommodations and services of the hotel. A hotelkeeper may require a prospective guest to demonstrate the ability to pay for the accommodations and services, including a damage deposit in a reasonable amount, by cash or acceptable credit card;

(2) The hotelkeeper reasonably believes to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substances or who is disorderly so as to disturb the peace of other guests;

(3) The hotelkeeper reasonably believes seeks to use the hotel for any unlawful purpose;

(4) The hotelkeeper reasonably believes seeks to bring property into the hotel which may be dangerous to other persons (such as firearms, explosives or hazardous or toxic substances) or the possession of which by such person is unlawful;

(5) Destroys, damages or defaces property of the hotel or its guests or threatens to do so;

(6) Is under eighteen (18) years of age and unaccompanied by his parent or guardian. A hotelkeeper may condition the provision of accommodations, facilities or privileges of a hotel to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years by requiring the parent or guardian to:

(a) Agree in writing to accept liability for the costs of the accommodations, including the cost of the room, taxes, other charges and any damages to the hotel caused by such person or his invitees; and

(b) To provide an acceptable credit card or cash deposit sufficient to cover such costs;

(7) Would cause or permit any hotel room to exceed its maximum allowable occupancy as established by the hotelkeeper; or

(8) Refuses to abide by reasonable standards or policies established by the hotelkeeper for operation and management of the hotel.

[39-1809, added 1993, ch. 125, sec. 2, p. 317.]

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-1809

What does Idaho Statutes § 39-1809 cover?

Section 39-1809 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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