As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
Any natural individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association,
company or organization of any kind.
No person shall rent, lease or solicit for the rental or lease
of a residential or commercial real property when the person does
not have a verifiable ownership interest or authorization from the
owner to rent, lease or sublet the location at issue.
Persons seeking to rent or lease real property may demonstrate
either an ownership interest or authorization to rent, lease or sublet
real property by providing:
A. A fully executed and valid deed to the parcel of real property;
B. A fully executed agreement for the lease or rental of same; or
C. Proof that the person is an agent of the bona fide property owner
who is authorized to rent or lease the subject property.
Violation of this article shall constitute an unclassified misdemeanor
subject to a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months' imprisonment.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.