New York bill A01323 aims to prevent deceptive rate advertising for accommodations by requiring all advertised rates to include all taxes and.
New York bill A01323 amends the general business law to prohibit deceptive rate advertising for accommodations such as hotels, motels, inns, and short-term rentals. It mandates that all advertised rates must be inclusive of all taxes and automatic fees. If a consumer requests it, operators or marketers must provide the non-inclusive rate and an itemized list of taxes and automatic fees before finalizing a purchase. The bill defines "automatic fees" to include service fees, resort fees, and others. Violators face civil penalties of $1,000 to $3,000 per violation.
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