Section 291-14-002 - SEALS002.01Application for Seals: Any person desiring to acquire a seal must meet the requirements of this section and must apply for seals on the form prescribed by the Commission. The application must be accompanied by the seal fee set forth in that form, the number of seals requested and a check or money order, payable to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. A completed form and payment may also be submitted electronically.002.02Acquisition of Seal: Any person, except one altering a recreational vehicle (refer to Section 003), must show compliance to the standard and acquire a seal by one of the following methods: 002.02A A dealer lot inspection which includes:002.02A1 Requesting the dealer lot inspection on a form prescribed by the Commission and;002.02A2 Meeting the recreational vehicle standards as shown by the dealer lot inspection. 002.02B Submission of an Initial Package (refer to subsection 001.02K) for review and approval.002.03Acquisition of Seals Regarding Alteration: Any person altering a recreational vehicle bearing or required to bear a seal qualifies for acquisition of a seal by following the requirements set forth in subsection 003.01A.002.04Denial and Revocation of Seals: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-4609(2) identifies the circumstances under which the department will refuse to issue a seal. The Department must revoke seals from any manufacturer, and not issue seals to any manufacturer, that refuses a factory inspection. Seals will not be reissued to the manufacturer or to manufacturer's units on a dealer's lot pursuant to subsection 002.02A, until a factory inspection is subsequently performed and the inspection determines adequate compliance to these rules and regulations.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-4609(3) identifies the circumstances under which the Department will suspend or revoke seals. No dealer or distributor will sell a recreational vehicle in Nebraska if it contains a defect, a serious defect, an imminent safety hazard or does not display the state seal.
002.05Lost or Damaged Seals:002.05A When a seal becomes lost or damaged, the Department must be notified immediately in writing by the holder. The holder must specify the manufacturer, the serial number, and when possible, the seal number.002.05B All damaged seals must be promptly returned for a replacement from the Department. Lost seals will be replaced by the Department with a new seal upon payment of the seal fee as adopted by the Commission.002.06Placement of Seals:002.06A Each seal must be assigned and affixed to a specific recreational vehicle and a record of each seal assigned must be submitted as set forth in subsection 002.07.002.06B The seal must be securely affixed near the primary entrance of the recreational vehicle, not less than six (6) inches above the floor line, before it leaves the manufacturing plant. 002.07Records: The manufacturer must submit to the Department, by the 10th of each month, a listing of the seals used on a form prescribed by the Commission.002.08Vehicle Identification:002.08A Each recreational vehicle sold, displayed in the state, offered for sale, or leased in this state must bear a legible identifying serial number. Each recreational vehicle must also bear identification which includes the date of manufacture.002.08B The Following information must be displayed as described: 002.08(B)(1)Serial Numbers:002.08(B)(1)(i) For travel trailers and other towable units, serial numbers will be permanently stamped in a visible location on the front frame cross member or coupler 002.08(B)(1)(ii) For truck campers and motor homes, serial numbers must be permanently stamped on a metal plate permanently attached to the exterior surface of the unit, near the door. The serial number must be visible at all times.002.08(B)(2) Data plates will be provided to manufacturers by the department. Manufacturers must complete data plates and affix them to the inside of a cabinet door. Manufacturers may develop and use their own data plates so long as they contain, at a minimum, the following required information: 002.08(B)(2)(i) Manufacturer's name, Manufacturer's address, State Seal Number, Unit Serial Number, Model Number, Manufacturer and Model Identification for the installed equipment (furnace, air conditioner(s), refrigerator, microwave, range, generator and water heater), and the following language "Recreational Vehicles bearing a State of Nebraska label are manufactured under a program of plan evaluations and representative inspection for conformation with Recreational Vehicle Standard, NFPA 1192 - [list current edition]. See owner's manual for all service connection and operating instructions." "NEBRASKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HOUSING AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEPARTMENT, 300 THE ATRIUM, 1200 "N" STREET, P.O. BOX 94927, LINCOLN, NE, 68509, 402-471-0518".291 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 14, § 002
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