New California Laws: Airbnb Fees, Subscription Cancellations, and Anti-Spiking Measures

Online Service Regulations

• 💡 Airbnb and short-term rental platforms must now disclose cleaning fees and other additional charges upfront before a user signs up.
• ⚠️ Failure to comply with these disclosure requirements can result in penalties of up to $10,000.
• 💻 Businesses offering subscription services must provide cancellation options that match the sign-up method (online, phone, etc.).
• 📧 An annual reminder with pricing and cancellation details must be sent to subscribers.
• ✨ A simple click-to-cancel option must be implemented for online subscription cancellations.

Public Safety Measures

• 🍸 A new law, referred to as an anti-spiking law, requires liquor license holders and applicants to provide a lid for a customer's drink upon request.
• 🛡️ This measure aims to make it significantly harder for individuals to spike drinks.
• 💰 Businesses are permitted to pass the cost of the lid onto the customer, though the fee must be reasonable.