This chapter does not apply to a reservation that meets any of the following criteria:

(a) The reservation was made for a negotiated rate that was not advertised, or otherwise made available, for booking by the general public.

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(b) The reservation is for a hotel accommodation or short-term rental reservation that was confirmed before July 1, 2024.

(c) The reservation is one in which the specific hotel or short-term rental is not disclosed to the consumer until after the booking is confirmed.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 718, Sec. 3. (SB 644) Effective January 1, 2024.)