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Committee debates enforcement approach, data privacy and registration frequency for Oak Bluffs STRs
Summary
Committee members discussed enforcement options (including alerting the state), data privacy concerns, whether registration should be annual or one-time, and the role of self-attestation in public safety.
Bill Cleary said the Select Board would likely determine enforcement and suggested a passive enforcement path that could include "alerting the state about non-compliant properties." Members raised questions about how registry data would be collected, stored and used and expressed concern about privacy and retention policies.
Members debated whether registration should be one-time or annual to align with inspection schedules. Adam Petkus recommended annual registration to match inspection cycles and noted that "self-attestation" could serve as a first-line defense for public safety while the town refines inspection and enforcement procedures.
