HB 1740 -- Installation of Manufactured Homes

Sponsor:  Sutherland

This bill requires a person who engages in the business of
installing manufactured homes to be duly licensed by the Missouri
Public Service Commission.  The bill:

(1)  Requires the commission to implement a program consistent
with federal guidelines for the proper installation of
manufactured homes;

(2)  Establishes licensing criteria;

(3)  Authorizes the commission to waive training and examination
requirements for persons holding licenses from other states and
allows for reciprocal agreements to be made with other states;

(4)  Allows for the issuance of limited licenses for certain
applicants;

(5)  Authorizes the commission to revoke, suspend, and refuse to
issue licenses; file and investigate complaints; issue subpoenas;
and file petitions with courts;

(6)  Requires the commission to adopt uniform standards for the
proper installation of manufactured homes and requires installers
to purchase decals from the commission to be affixed to the home
after installation is completed; and

(7)  Creates the Manufactured Housing Fund for the deposit of
fees to cover costs.

The bill contains penalty provisions.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am