In an action involving damage to a lodging establishment room or its furnishings, the court may order the person who rented the lodging establishment room, the person who caused the damage to the lodging establishment room or the parent of the minor or other responsible party to do the following:
1. Pay restitution for any damages suffered by the owner or operator of the lodging establishment, which damages may include any loss of revenue suffered by the lodging establishment resulting from the inability of the innkeeper to rent or lease the room during the period of time the lodging establishment is being repaired; and
2. Pay damages or restitution to any other person who is injured or whose property is damaged. The parents of other responsible parties shall be liable for acts of the minor in violation of this section which cause damages to the lodging establishment room or furnishings or cause injury to persons on the lodging establishment property.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 79, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.