Article 15

For the purposes of the enforcement of Article 7(1) and Article 8 of this Regulation, Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 shall apply, and any references therein to compliance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 shall be deemed to include Article 7(1) and Article 8 of this Regulation. To the extent that powers are conferred upon the Commission under Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, those powers shall also cover the application of Article 7(1) and Article 8 of this Regulation.

The authorities designated by the Member State of the relevant single digital entry point shall be competent to enforce Article 6, Article 7(2) and (3) and Article 9 of this Regulation.

Member States shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements, by online short-term rental platforms and, where appropriate by hosts, of Articles 6, 7(2), 7(3) and 9. Member States shall ensure that those penalties are effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Member States shall by 20 May 2026 adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with paragraph 3 and shall notify the Commission thereof without delay.