§ 11-102. Posting of rates for rooms, apartments, etc.; filing of schedules of rates with city; charging more than filed rates prohibited.

Every public lodging establishment shall have posted in a conspicuous place in each room, unit or apartment therein the rate at which such room, unit or apartment is rented. Such posting shall show the maximum amount charged for occupancy for one person, for two persons, for three persons or for as many persons as the unit will accommodate, if the rate varies with the number of occupants, and shall show the amount charged for extra conveniences, more complete accommodations or any additional services or furnishings which are included in the renting of the accommodations. Such rates shall be posted on a form which shall not be misleading or confusing, which form shall be approved by the city. Copies of the posted rate schedules for all rooms, units or apartments in each establishment shall be filed with the city, and any increase in such rates shall be filed with the city at least five days before such increase in rates are to become effective and shall be kept current. The filing of rates with the city and the posting of rates in the rooms, units or apartments shall be so posted and filed according to room, unit or apartment number. The rates posted in the rooms, units or apartments shall coincide with those on file in the city, and no establishment shall charge more than the rates posted in the rooms, units or apartments and filed with the city.

(Code 1980, § 7-11-2)

State law reference

Similar provisions, S.C. Code 1976, § 45-1-10.