Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE A REINSPECTION FEE TO THE
INSTALLER OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 83B, § 6-204(b), the third sentence of (a), as it
related to inspections, and the fourth sentence and second clause of the
third sentence of (e).

Defined terms: "Department" § 12-301
"First user" § 12-301
"Industrialized building" § 12-301
"Local enforcement agency" § 12-301
"Manufactured home" § 12-301
"Site" § 12-301
"State" § 1-101

12-312. ENFORCEMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY
STANDARDS ACT.

(A)      IN GENERAL.

THE DEPARTMENT MAY ACT AS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO CARRY OUT A
STATE PLAN OF ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION
AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT.

(B)      SPECIFIC AUTHORITY.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS
SECTION INCLUDES THE AUTHORITY TO:

(1)      CONTRACT WITH OR ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATES ON
BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS, THEIR SUCCESSORS, OR OTHER SIMILAR
ORGANIZATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOME
STANDARDS AND PERFORM THE UNDERTAKINGS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
CONTRACT OR GRANT;

(2)      ENGAGE IN FACTORY INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL
MONITORING OF MANUFACTURED HOME MANUFACTURERS IN THE STATE AND
OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH RESPECT TO MANUFACTURED HOMES TO BE SOLD IN THE
STATE OR, IF ON A RECIPROCAL OR COOPERATIVE BASIS, NOT INTENDED FOR SALE
IN THE STATE;

(3)      TRAIN AND ACCREDIT LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PERSONNEL
WITH RESPECT TO MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS
AND MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION;

(4)      INSPECT MANUFACTURED HOMES IN THE POSSESSION OF DEALERS
OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTED IN THE STATE, TO:

(I) VERIFY THAT THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION IS PROPER FOR
THE INTENDED ZONE; AND

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