Purpose
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.061, F.A.C. (Rentals, Leases, and Licenses to Use Transient Accommodations), is to include the provisions regarding timeshares provided in Chapter 2009-133, L.O.F. This law provides that timeshare exchanges and fees charged by a third party to facilitate a timeshare exchange are not subject to tax. The law also provides when fees charged to occupy and inspect a regulated short-term timeshare product are subject to tax. When in effect, this rule will provide for the taxability of the purchase of a timeshare interest, the rental of a timeshare accommodation, the occupancy or purchase of a regulated short-term product, and the fees charged by timeshare exchange programs.