Notwithstanding the provisions of § 42-63.1-14(a), a hosting platform shall not conduct business involving a short-term rental property if that property has not been registered with the department of business regulation. Any future property that is added to the hosting platform website for rent must first be registered with the department of business regulation before it appears on any website for rent.
Properties listed on hosting platform websites
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-63.1-14.1., under Chapter 42-63.1 Tourism and Development.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-63.1-14.1.