Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 9081–9090-A § 9084
Issuance of licenses
Operative Text
The office shall, within 30 days following receipt of application, issue a license to operate any manufactured housing community that is found to comply with this subchapter and the rules adopted by the office. When, based upon an inspection by the office or by municipal inspection made according to section 9088, an applicant is found to not be in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter or rules adopted and approved pursuant to section 9085 or section 9088, subsection 1 , the office may refuse issuance of the initial license but may issue a conditional license with such terms and conditions as required by the office except when conditions are found that present a danger to the health and safety of the public. A conditional license may not exceed 90 days. Failure by the conditional licensee to meet the terms and conditions specified permits the office to void the conditional license. The conditional license is void when the office has delivered in hand or by certified mail a written notice to the conditional licensee or, if the licensee cannot be reached for service in hand or by certified mail, has left notice thereof at the facility. Upon the written request of the office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall provide such technical services as may be required by the office to assist with inspections and licensing of new manufactured housing communities. The Department of Health and Human Services may assess the manufactured housing community owner a reasonable fee for these services. A license expires on the date set by the director of the office for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 9021, subsection 2‑A , subject to compliance with rules of the office and with this subchapter. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 9021, subsection 2‑A . An applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 calendar days after the expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter. The issuance of the license provided for in this subchapter does not provide exemption from other state or local laws, ordinances or regulations, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary. A license issued under this subchapter may not be assigned or transferred.
Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9084, the state office responsible for manufactured housing must issue a license to operate a manufactured housing community within 30 days of receiving a complete application, provided the community meets applicable requirements. If a community is not fully compliant, the office may issue a conditional license lasting no more than 90 days rather than a full license, unless conditions pose a public health or safety danger. Licenses expire on a set date, can be renewed up to 90 days late with a late fee, and are neither assignable nor transferable; holding a license does not exempt a community from other applicable state or local laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured housing communities under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9084 are expected to submit complete renewal applications and fees before the license expiration date to avoid late fees or the need to reapply as a new applicant. Compliant operators maintain their facilities in accordance with the office's rules at all times, since inspections can trigger a conditional license or refusal of licensure if deficiencies are found. Because a license cannot be assigned or transferred, ownership changes or facility transfers require separate licensing attention, and holding a license does not substitute for compliance with other state or local regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured housing communities benefit from 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9084 because it requires the state office to verify that a community meets health and safety standards before issuing or renewing a license to operate. If a community is operating under a conditional license or has had its license voided, that status may be relevant to residents' rights and living conditions, and tenants can inquire with the state office about a community's current licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how a community's licensing history or compliance status may relate to their situation under this provision.
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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