§ 1326 — Other liability

(a) Depository liability.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the liability of the hotelkeeper or campground owner, whether individual, partnership or corporation, for property loss or damage to a guest other than that described in sections 1323 (relating to liability for property loss or damage) and 1324 (relating to special arrangements for safe deposit of valuables) shall be that of a depository for hire.

(b) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the hotelkeeper or campground owner shall not be liable in the case of loss or damage caused by a fire not intentionally produced by the hotelkeeper or campground owner.

(c) Limitation of liability.--Unless the hotelkeeper or campground owner has consented in writing to assume a greater liability, in no case shall liability under this section exceed $150 for each trunk and its contents, $50 for each valise and its contents, $10 for each box, bundle or package and its contents and $50 for all other miscellaneous effects, including wearing apparel and personal belongings.

(d) Persons other than guests.--A hotelkeeper or campground owner may hold baggage or property at the risk of the owner if:

(1) The owner has forwarded the baggage or property to the inn or hotel or recreational campground before becoming a guest and the baggage or property has been received into the inn or hotel or recreational campground.

(2) The owner has allowed baggage or property to remain in the inn or hotel or recreational campground after leaving as a guest and after the relationship between the hotelkeeper or campground owner and the guest has ceased.

Legislative History

(June 5, 2020, P.L.250, No.33, eff. 60 days)