55:13A-29 Definitions relative to hotel sanitation. 1. As used in this act: 'Front desk' means the physical location in a hotel where a guest may check-into or reserve a room. 'Guest room' means a private room made available by a hotel for occupancy by a guest. A guest room may be comprised of several interconnected rooms, such as a bathroom, living room, or multiple bedrooms, in the case of a suite. 'Guest touch-point' means any surface in a public space in hotel that is regularly touched by a hotel or motel guest. A guest touch-point includes, but is not limited to, doorknobs, door handles, counters, desks, tables, chairs, sofas, and electronics. 'Occupied guest room' means that a guest is currently checked in to a guest room regardless of whether the guest is physically present in the room. 'Public space' means any space accessible to a guest within a hotel including, but not limited to, the lobby, including a lobby bathroom, a dining area, a hallway, an elevator, and a bathroom. A public space does not include a guest room. L.2020, c.37, s.1.
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