California AB2721 mandates hotel operators to notify guests of potential federal law enforcement presence on premises.

California AB2721 amends the Business and Professions Code to require hotel operators to post a notice if they know of a reservation involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The notice must be displayed 48 hours before the reservation or within an hour of acquiring knowledge. Failure to comply results in a civil penalty of up to $2,500 per violation, with a maximum of $5,000 per disclosure. The law does not impose a duty on hotel operators to seek information and exempts operators who comply in good faith. The law is set to expire on January 1, 2029.

California AB2721 mandates hotel operators to notify guests of potential federal law enforcement presence on premises.

California AB2721 amends the Business and Professions Code to require hotel operators to post a notice if they know of a reservation involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The notice must be displayed 48 hours before the reservation or within an hour of acquiring knowledge. Failure to comply results in a civil penalty of up to $2,500 per violation, with a maximum of $5,000 per disclosure. The law does not impose a duty on hotel operators to seek information and exempts operators who comply in good faith. The law is set to expire on January 1, 2029.