(1) As referenced in Sections 509.096(1) and 509.211(5), F.S., the term “”employee”” means a person who is directly employed by a public lodging establishment and works at the licensed premises. The term excludes independent contractors and persons employed by a temporary staffing agency or employee leasing company.
    (2) As referenced in Florida Statutes § 509.211(5), the term “”key”” means anything that is provided to a tenant or guest for the specific purpose of locking or unlocking a tenant unit door or guest room door.
Rulemaking Authority 509.032 FS. Law Implemented 509.096, 509.211(5) FS. History-New 11-30-22.