The  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Tourist Accommodations Act and regulations, which aim to strengthen operating rules for short-term accommodations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

In the past, short-term accommodations had to be licensed by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation under the Tourist Establishment Act. However, the new Tourist Accommodations Act requires all short-term accommodations to be registered with the department. This process will provide the department with a full registry of short-term accommodations in the province, all of which will be required to comply with applicable municipal and provincial regulations, including the requirement for fire inspections and taxation.

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation will work with other Provincial Government departments and municipalities to support the enforcement of the Act and regulations. Failure to comply with the new requirements could result in financial penalties, as offences will carry a minimum fine of $250 with a maximum fine of $2,000.

To ease the transition process, any accommodations currently licensed by the department will be automatically registered. All others will have to register by March 31, 2024.

You can find every single little detail in the government’s regulation document found here.