The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Campground owner." A person or entity which owns a recreational campground. The term shall not include the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. "Hotelkeeper." Except for a time-share arrangement, a person or entity providing lodging, accommodations, facilities or privileges or services at the following: (1) a hotel, motel, inn, resort, guest house or bed and breakfast establishment; (2) a building, other than one listed under paragraph (1), which is held out by any means, including advertising, license, registration with a hotelkeepers' group, convention listing association, travel publication or similar association or with a government agency, as being available to provide overnight lodging or use of facility space for consideration to persons seeking temporary accommodation; (3) a place that advertises to the public that it will provide beds, sanitary facilities or other space for a temporary period to members of the public; or (4) a place recognized as a hostelry, except for portions of a facility which are devoted to persons who have established permanent residence. The term shall include the proprietor of a hotel, inn or boardinghouse. "Recreational campground." A lodging establishment organized to accommodate five or more separate, designated campsites for shelter in either privately owned or campground-owned lodging. The property may include amenities, such as site-specific electric and sewer hookups, public bath houses, convenience stores, recreational areas and pools. The campground may permit seasonal sites. Seasonal guests shall not be required to have month-to-month agreements. Approved guests may leave their trailer on the site throughout the year but may not maintain a permanent residence. The term shall not include a recreational vehicle or tent campsite in a State park. June 5, 2020, P.L.250, No.33, eff. 60 days) SUBCHAPTER B RIGHTS Sec. 1311. Hotelkeepers and campground owners.
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