The bill S. 629 aims to amend Section 23-43-85 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the standards for the placement of modular homes. The primary change involves the deletion of certain requirements for the sale of display models. Specifically, the bill removes the stipulation that a single-family modular home used as a display model must meet all current code requirements at the time of placement for residential use, while still requiring that it meets the code requirements in effect at the time of manufacture.

Under the revised language, a display model can be placed for its first residential use if it bears a valid modular home label, meets wind and seismic requirements, has not been altered from its original design, and was manufactured within five years prior to placement. Additionally, the seller must provide written notice to the purchaser regarding the home’s compliance with code requirements at the time of manufacture, but it is clarified that the home may not meet current code requirements at the time of placement. This bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/30/2025: 23-43-85
Latest Version: 23-43-85