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AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-385
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing and Registration, Manufactured Housing Board

CONTACT PERSON: Robert LeClair, Executive-Director, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0035. Tel. (207) 624-8678

EMERGENCY RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None

EXPECTED 2002-2003 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:

CHAPTER 320: Licensing - Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9021
PURPOSE: P.L. 2001, Chapter 320, 1(G) be modified to remove the authority for installation and connection of oil tanks.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: September 15, 2002
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 340: Licensing - Licenses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9021
PURPOSE: The Board is in the process of reviewing the current license category requirements. They are expected to increase the requirements for licensure in specific categories.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 381: Home Installation Warranty Seal
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9006-D
PURPOSE: 10 M.R.S.A. §9006-D 1 & 2 was added in 2001 and a form and manner needs to be prescribed by the board by rule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 810: Park Licensing - Authority
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 820: Park Licensing - Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 830: Park Licensing - Licenses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 840: Mobile Home Park Licensing - Application for New Mobile Home Park or to To Expand an Existing One
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ABTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 850: Park Licensing - Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 860: Park Licensing - Inspections
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 870: Park Licensing - Complaint and Investigation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

APPENDIX A: Rules and Regulations Relating Water Testing Standards for Mobile Home Parks
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

APPENDIX B: Rules and Regulations Relating to Road Construction Standards for Mobile Home Parks
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA § 9085
PURPOSE: Rules are being amended to reflect changes in codes and changes in the industry.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

CHAPTER 900: Manufactured Home Installation Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §§ 9005 and 9042
PURPOSE: Federal mandate requires the adoption of the Manufactured Housing Act of 2000. We will be required to meet the requirements by 2005. Several changes will be needed to the installation standard to meet the federal requirements.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: June 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public, licensees and mobile home park owners.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.

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