The bill amends Section 31-44-1.7 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-44, which pertains to the operation of mobile and manufactured home parks. The bill proposes changes to the licensing authority for these parks, transferring it from the Department of Business Regulation to the Secretary of Housing. The amendments include the insertion of "secretary of housing" in place of "department of business regulation" and "department" in several subsections of the law. This change affects who grants and renews licenses, who receives the fee schedule, and who conducts hearings in the event of a denied license.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for obtaining and renewing a license, which include submitting leases and regulations, certifications of compliance with municipal land use regulations, certifications of adequate sewage and water systems, payment of an annual fee, and filing a fee schedule. The bill also specifies that certifications for individual sewage disposal systems must be provided by a licensed ISDS designer and that the costs for these certifications are the responsibility of the licensee. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
5752: 31-44-1.7