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02-385
Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation
Manufactured Housing Board
2003-2004 Regulatory
Agenda
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, Office of Licensing
and Registration, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Tel. 624-8678
EMERGENCY
RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None.
EXPECTED
2003-2004 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER
310: Licensing-Authority
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: To clarify the citation to the statutory authority for the
licensing of persons engaged in manufacturing, selling, installing or
servicing manufactured housing.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
320: Licensing-Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: The Board is in the process of reviewing the current license
category requirements, and is it expected to modify definitions accordingly.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
330: Licensing-Administration
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: To assist with licensing administration and to relocate rules
within other chapters to this specific chapter where they are more appropriately
addressed.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
340: Licensing-Licenses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: The Board is in the process of reviewing current license category
requirements, and is expected to modify & add categories accordingly.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
350: Licensing-Prohibited Practices
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: The Board is in the process of reviewing current license category
requirements, and is expected to modify prohibited practice accordingly.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
360: Licensing-Inspections
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: To review current inspection & investigative powers and
procedures, and to modify accordingly.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
370: Licensing-Complaints and Investigations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: To review current complaints & investigations procedures
and to modify accordingly.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
380: Licensing-Adoption of Codes and Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: To modify codes and standards to bring into conformance with
current industry standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
381: Home Installation Warranty Seal
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9021
PURPOSE: To further clarify the process of affixing installation warranty
seals.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart A: Purpose, Objective, Scope & Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart B: Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart C: Administration and Enforcement
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart D: Requirements for Inspection Agency Approval Alternative
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart E: Local Option Method
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart F: Special Program Approval
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart G: Approval of Evaluation & Inspection Agencies
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart H: Interstate Reciprocity
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart I: Consumer Complaint Handling
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
110: Subpart J: Appeals
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Review and modify to bring into conformance with current industry
standards.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: March 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the general public
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER
810: Park Licensing Authority
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal of chapter as part of recodification of manufactured
housing community rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
820: Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal and replacement of existing chapter as part of recodification
of manufactured housing community rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
830: Licensure of Manufactured Housing Communities
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal and replacement of existing chapter as part of recodification
of manufactured housing community rules and as part of the transfer
of fee-setting authority to the Office of Licensing and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
840: Mobile Home Park Licensing - Application for a New Mobile Home
Park or to Expand an Existing One
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal of chapter as part of recodification of manufactured
housing community rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
850: Community Licensing - Standards
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal and replacement of existing chapter as part of recodification
of manufactured housing community rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
860: Inspections and Complaints
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal and replacement of existing chapter as part of recodification
of manufactured housing community rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
870: Park Licensing: Complaint and Investigation
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §9005
PURPOSE: Repeal of chapter as part of recodification of manufactured
housing community rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
320: Licensing Definitions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: P.L. 2001, c. 633, sec. 2, amending 32 MRSA §2401
PURPOSE: To amend the definition of "installer" in Chapter
320, §1(G). The effect of the amendment is to remove the board's
authority to license manufactured housing mechanics to install oil tanks.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
[FEE-RELATED
PROVISIONS FOLLOW]
CHAPTER
331: Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §8003(2-A(D)
PURPOSE: Transfer of fee-setting authority to the Office of Licensing
and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
110: State Certification of Manufactured Housing - Authority
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §§8003(2-A)(D), 9041, 9045
PURPOSE: Amendment of chapter as part of the transfer of fee-setting
authority to the Office of Licensing and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
110: State Certification of Manufactured Housing - Authority
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §§8003(2-A)(D), 9041, 9045
PURPOSE: Amendment of chapter as part of the transfer of fee-setting
authority to the Office of Licensing and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
340: Licensing - Licenses
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §§8003(2-A)(D), 9041, 9045
PURPOSE: Amendment of chapter as part of the transfer of fee-setting
authority to the Office of Licensing and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
381: Home Installation Warranty Seal
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §§1404-A, 8003(2-A)(D), 9005,
9006-C
PURPOSE: Amendment of chapter as part of the transfer of fee-setting
authority to the Office of Licensing and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
CHAPTER
690: State Administrative Agency - Monitoring and Other Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §§8003(2-A)(D), 9005
PURPOSE: Amendment of chapter as part of the transfer of fee-setting
authority to the Office of Licensing and Registration.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Adoption in October or November, 2003
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: No
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