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Short‑term rental rules already require wildlife‑resistant containers, staff member says
Summary
A participant located the STR regulation during the meeting and reported that STR permit rules require wildlife‑resistant containers; the committee discussed inspection practices and a 60‑day warning period for repeat problems before fines are assessed.
A participant reported locating the STR regulation that governs short‑term rentals and said, "the STRs are already required to use wildlife resistant containers" (Staff member). The committee agreed that STR permit renewals are an opportunity to distribute BearWise materials and noted the possibility of including information in renewal packets.
Members also raised concerns about inspections and enforcement. One attendee said an STR inspector had not checked a bear‑proof can during an inspection: "I have a a Airbnb on my property, and the inspector didn't check the can at all" (Resident). Committee members summarized the enforcement process described by DEC: after an initial report and warning there is a 60‑day period for correction before a fine may be issued; members noted local fines discussed were low and that repeat offenses merit stronger penalties and clearer enforcement pathways.
