(a)  The department may:

(1)  Interpret and implement the provisions of this chapter and the applicable provisions of chapter 44.1 of this title;

(2)  Act for the purpose of promoting a uniform policy relating to all phases of mobile and manufactured home business and use;

(3)  Monitor and determine the sufficiency of the state Mobile and Manufactured Home Act under this chapter as well as local mobile and manufactured home ordinances which are designed to provide local governments with superintending control over mobile and manufactured home business or use and to make recommendations to it; and

(4)  Conduct public hearings relating to these advisory responsibilities.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-44-1.4

  • Department: means the department of business regulation. See Rhode Island General Laws 31-44-1
  • Mobile and manufactured home: means a detached residential unit designed:

    (i)  For a long term occupancy and containing sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, and a tub or shower bath and kitchen facilities, and having both permanent plumbing and electrical connections for attachment to outside systems;

    (ii)  To be transported on its own wheels or on a flatbed or other trailer or detachable wheels; and

    (iii)  To be placed on pads, piers, or tied down, at the site where it is to be occupied as a residence complete and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations and connection to utilities systems. See Rhode Island General Laws 31-44-1

(b)  The department shall:

(1)  Monitor the implementation of statutes and regulations affecting mobile and manufactured homes;

(2)  Make investigations and conduct or authorize periodic surveys to determine compliance with this chapter;

(3)  All departments of state government are authorized to provide assistance to the department as the department requires;

(4)  Conduct a public education program to improve public perception and local acceptance of mobile and manufactured homes and to promote them as affordable housing; and

(5)  Study additional issues related to mobile and manufactured homes and periodically disseminate acquired information.

History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 382, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 216, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 357, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 309, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 134, § 2.