For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Wabasha, Minnesota, acting by or through its duly authorized representative(s).
LODGER. The person obtaining lodging from an operator.
LODGING. The furnishing for a consideration of lodging at a hotel, motel, tourist court, municipal campground, houseboats, bed and breakfast, resort and rooming house other than the renting or leasing of such a premises for a continuous period of 30 days or more to the same occupant. The furnishing of rooms owned by religious, educational or non-profit organizations for self-sponsored activities shall not constitute LODGING for purposes of this chapter.
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care or control of a building, tourist court, municipal campground, houseboats, bed and breakfast, resort or rooming house in the city, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, licensee or any other capacity.
PERSON. Includes 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.
(Prior Code, § 819.01) (Ord. passed 2- -2002)