Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the following words, for the purpose of this chapter, shall have the following meanings and inclusions:
CITY. The City of La Crescent, Minnesota, acting by or through its duly authorized representative.
LODGER. The person obtaining lodging from an operator.
LODGING. The furnishing for a consideration of lodging at a hotel, motel, rooming house, tourist court, municipal campground, resort or bed and breakfast, other than the renting or leasing of it for a continuous period of 30 days or more.
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care, or control of a building in the city, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
PERSON. All firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, and natural persons.
RENT. The total consideration valued in money charged for lodging whether paid in money or otherwise, but shall not include any charges for services rendered in connection with furnishing lodging other than the room charge itself.
(Ord. 487, passed 5-27-14; Am. Ord. 534, passed 6-10-19; Am. Ord. 573, passed 9-11-23)