This bill amends Section 31-44-1.7 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-44 entitled "Mobile and Manufactured Homes." The bill removes the department of business regulation as the licensing authority for mobile and manufactured home parks and replaces it with the secretary of housing. The bill also specifies the requirements for obtaining and renewing a license to operate a mobile and manufactured home park, including the filing of leases and regulations, certification of compliance with land use regulations, certification of an adequate sewage disposal system and water supply, payment of an annual fee, and filing a fee schedule. The bill also allows for certifications for individual sewage disposal systems to be provided by an ISDS designer licensed by the department of environmental management. If a person's application for renewal is denied, they have the right to a hearing before the secretary of housing. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
5752: 31-44-1.7