Section 3054 - Reciprocity(a) Except as otherwise specified in this section, the provisions contained in this subchapter shall apply to the manufacturing of factory-built housing designed, constructed, and intended to be shipped or transported to or from another state which has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development.(b) Any manufacturer who wishes to manufacture and ship factory-built housing in accordance with the provisions set forth in the reciprocal agreements between any state and the State of California must meet the qualifications established by statute or regulation in such states. Prior to approval to manufacture under reciprocal agreement, the manufacturer shall submit documented evidence that he, in fact, does meet such qualifications.(c) Plan approval shall be obtained from the department or design approval agency for each model of factory-built housing which is to be manufactured under reciprocal agreement with another state. Where the department is the plan approval agency, fees shall be as specified in Section 3060.(d) Factory-built housing manufactured in California under a reciprocal agreement shall be inspected during construction solely by the department. Inspection fees shall be as specified in Section 3060.(e) Insignia shall be purchased by the manufacturer from each state and shall be affixed to each approved unit of factory-built housing. Application for California insignia shall be made on forms obtainable from the department. Fees for reciprocity insignia shall be as specified in Section 3060.(f) Every manufacturer who wishes to ship units in reciprocity shall first agree in writing on a form acceptable to each state to correct any work not done in accordance with approved plans. He shall complete all corrections within a stipulated time period. A copy of the agreement shall be forwarded by the department to the reciprocating state. Every manufacturer when operating under this agreement shall post a bond of sufficient amount to fully cover all work necessary to bring the unit into conformance with the approved plans. The bonding company shall be operating under the laws of both states. The bonding company shall submit a copy of the bond to each state. The bond shall cover any costs incurred by each enforcing state. This shall include attorney's fees, court costs, and other costs necessary to secure the results intended.
(g) Approval to build prototypes for shipment under reciprocal agreement shall not be granted.(h) Upon written notice, this state or any state having a reciprocal agreement with this State may terminate the agreement. Such termination shall not occur less than 90 days from the date of written notification nor more than 6 months following such notification. The exact date of termination is subject to negotiation between such states.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 3054
1. Editorial correction of subsection (f) filed 7-22-83; designated effective 8-10-83 (Register 83, No. 30).
2. Amendment filed 11-18-86; effective upon filing (Register 86, No. 47). Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5 and 19990, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 19980, 19983, 19985 and 19990, Health and Safety Code.
1. Editorial correction of subsection (f) filed 7-22-83; designated effective 8-10-83 (Register 83, No. 30).
2. Amendment filed 11-18-86; effective upon filing (Register 86, No. 47).