Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.11
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(a) Any violation of this Chapter may be prosecuted criminally with a maximum penalty of $1,000 or one year imprisonment. (b) In lieu of prosecution under Subsection (a) above, and only with the consent of the AMHC, a violator may elect to receive an administrative fine of up to $1,000. (c) Any AMHC certified installer who violates this Chapter may, in addition to sections (a) and (b) above, have his or her certification suspended or revoked. (d) In the case of a federally certified motor carrier who violates this Chapter, and in addition to sections (a) and (b) above, the AMHC may send an official complaint to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with a request that it take official action against the carrier.
Section 535-X-12T-.11 of the Alabama Administrative Code establishes a range of penalties for violations of Chapter 535-X-12T, which governs manufactured housing. A violation can result in criminal prosecution carrying up to a $1,000 fine or one year of imprisonment, or alternatively an administrative fine of up to $1,000 if the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) consents. Beyond monetary and criminal consequences, certified installers risk suspension or revocation of their certification, and federally certified motor carriers may face a formal complaint filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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Property owners and managers involved in manufactured housing operations should be aware that § 535-X-12T-.11 authorizes both criminal and administrative enforcement pathways for Chapter violations. Compliant operators generally ensure that any installers they engage hold valid AMHC certifications and that all transport and installation activities conform to Chapter requirements. Maintaining thorough documentation of installer credentials and operational procedures is a practice commonly associated with compliance in this regulatory area.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in manufactured housing should know that § 535-X-12T-.11 provides enforcement mechanisms that the AMHC can use against installers or carriers who violate Chapter 535-X-12T. If a tenant believes an installer or carrier has violated these rules, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint directly with the AMHC or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with manufactured housing regulations. Tenants may also wish to contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration if a federally certified carrier is involved, as § 535-X-12T-.11 specifically authorizes the AMHC to refer such matters to that federal body.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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