defrauding an innkeeper

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Defrauding an innkeeper is a crime that involves not paying for food or lodging which was obtained under false pretenses with intent to defraud the owner or manager.https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/449/915-DefraudinganInnkeeper?bidId= Wyoming legislature developed drafts indicating defrauding an innkeeper should be a felony,{{cite web | url=https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/HB0265 | title=Legislative Service Office }} and in neighboring state Colorado, the laws were modified to include landlords.https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/sl/2017a_sl_240.pdf In Florida, HB621 was signed into law and is in effect since July 1, 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621|title=House Bill 621 (2024) - The Florida Senate|website=www.flsenate.gov}}