Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.306
37.111.306 LICENSURE , RENEWAL, AND INSPECTION
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(1) It is unlawful for a bed and breakfast establishment to operate without a license, as specified in 50-51-201 , MCA. Failure to procure a license may subject the operator to criminal penalties as provided in 50-51-106 , MCA, and/or civil penalties, injunctive relief, and costs as provided in 50-51-401 through 50-51-402 , MCA. (2) Upon notification by the department that an application and fee have been received for a license for a previously unlicensed establishment or by request from the bed and breakfast establishment, the regulatory authority shall make a prelicensing inspection to determine compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. (3) The regulatory authority shall inspect each licensed establishment within the jurisdiction of the local board of health to determine compliance with this subchapter at least once every 12 months. (4) If the establishment is in compliance with this subchapter and the department does not receive notification of noncompliance from the building authority or fire authority, a license will be issued or renewed. (5) A bed and breakfast establishment that serves food only to its registered guests must meet the food service requirements of this rule but does not need a separate food establishment license as required by 50-50-201 , MCA. (6) An applicant or licensee who is denied a license or whose license is cancelled has the rights specified in 50-51-210 and 50-51-211 , MCA.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.306 establishes that bed and breakfast establishments in Montana must hold a valid license before operating, and operating without one can result in criminal penalties, civil fines, injunctive relief, or associated costs. The regulatory authority is required to conduct a prelicensing inspection before a new license is issued and must inspect each licensed establishment at least once every 12 months. Establishments that serve food exclusively to registered guests satisfy food service requirements under this rule without needing a separate food establishment license, and any applicant whose license is denied or cancelled retains specific appeal rights under state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.306, compliant bed and breakfast operators secure and maintain a current license before accepting guests, cooperate with prelicensing and annual inspections by the regulatory authority, and ensure no noncompliance notices are issued by building or fire authorities. Operators who serve food only to registered guests should note that a separate food establishment license is not required, provided all food service requirements of this rule are met. If a license application is denied or a license is cancelled, the operator has defined appeal rights under the referenced Montana statutes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.306 requires that any bed and breakfast where guests stay must be properly licensed and inspected, which is a baseline consumer protection for people paying to lodge there. Guests who have concerns about whether an establishment is operating legally or has passed its required inspections may contact the local board of health or the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, which oversees this regulatory framework. Tenant-rights organizations or a licensed attorney familiar with Montana hospitality and lodging law can help individuals understand what remedies may be available if an unlicensed or noncompliant establishment is involved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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