02-385-340 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 385-340-4 - Application for Initial Licensure - Specific License Categories

Applicants shall submit the following additional information and documentation described below for each license type:

A.Dealer

1.Insurance - Proof of products/completed operations liability insurance for a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, bodily injury and property damage or combined single limit, and proof of workers' compensation insurance (unless waived in a manner approved by the Workers' Compensation Board) applicable to products sold, or work performed in Maine. Insurance policies must remain in effect while a license is active. The liability policy must include mandatory notice of cancellation to the Manufactured Housing Board. Sole proprietors, owners of a partnership and owners or members of a limited liability company need not provide proof of workers' compensation insurance on themselves;

2.Type of Manufactured Housing - The type of manufactured housing that the applicant intends to sell;

3.Employment Record - Evidence of two years of work experience under the supervision of a dealer or manufacturer related to the type of manufactured housing that the applicant intends to sell, or evidence of work experience or training deemed equivalent by the board;

4.References - The names of three individuals, including their telephone numbers and occupations, who can attest to the reputation, character, and technical competence of the applicant. At least one of the references shall be a licensee of the board, whose license number shall be stated;

5.Installation - Whether employees of the applicant, subcontractors licensed by the board, or both will be installing the homes sold by the applicant. If subcontractors, the applicant shall provide the names, license numbers and addresses of the subcontracting installers or mechanics;

6.Service - Whether employees of the applicant, subcontractors or both will be performing any necessary warranty service on the homes sold by the applicant. If any subcontractors are licensed by the board, the applicant shall provide the names, board license numbers and addresses of the subcontracting installers or mechanics;

7.Sales tax number -A State of Maine sales tax number; and

8.Established place of business - The dealer applicant shall have an established place of business as required by Section 2(B) of this chapter. Compliance with this paragraph shall be an ongoing requirement of licensure.

B.Developer Dealer

1.Insurance - Proof of products/completed operations liability insurance for a limit of not less than $300,000 per occurrence, bodily injury and property damage or combined single limit, and proof of workers' compensation insurance (unless waived in a manner approved by the Workers' Compensation Board) applicable to products sold, or work performed in Maine. Insurance policies must remain in effect while a license is active. The liability policy must include mandatory notice of cancellation to the Manufactured Housing Board. Sole proprietors, owners of a partnership and owners or members of a limited liability company need not provide proof of workers' compensation insurance on themselves;

2.Site location(s) - The location(s) of the real estate owned by the applicant where homes will be sited. During the course of the license term, the developer dealer shall notify the board in writing of any additional locations that will be used for siting State-certified modular homes;

3.Manufacturers or dealers - The names and addresses of the manufacturer or dealer from whom homes will be purchased; and

4.Sales tax number - A State of Maine sales tax number.

5.References - The names of three individuals, including their telephone numbers and occupations, who can attest to the reputation, character, and technical competence of the applicant. At least one of the references shall be a licensee of the board, whose license number shall be stated.

C.Installer

2.Employment record - Evidence of two years of work experience related to the license being applied for under the supervision of a dealer or installer, or evidence of work experience or training deemed equivalent by the board; and

3.References - The names of three individuals, including their telephone numbers and occupations, who can attest to the reputation, character, and technical competence of the applicant. At least one of the references shall be a licensee of the board, whose license number shall be stated.

D.Manufacturer

2.Type of manufactured housing - The type of manufactured housing the applicant intends to manufacture;

3.For a manufacturer of State-certified modular homes - The manufacturer's authorized third-party inspection agency's compliance assurance documents in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 110, Subpart D, Section II of the board's Rules for the State Certification of Manufactured Housing;

4.Installation manual(s) - The manufacturer's installation manuals. Subsequent changes in the installation manual(s) shall be submitted with the manufacturer's applications for license renewal on an ongoing basis; and

5.Sales tax number - A State of Maine sales tax number.

E.Mechanic

2.Employment record - Evidence of two years of work experience related to the license being applied for under the supervision of a dealer or mechanic, or evidence of work experience or training deemed equivalent by the board; and

02-385 C.M.R. ch. 340, § 4