Section 1, subdivision 17 (Installation) modifies the definition of "installation" to include installation and reinstallation of a manufactured home.

Section 2, subdivision 21 (Used manufactured home) defines "used manufactured home."

Section 3, subdivision 22 (Seller) defines "seller."

Section 4, subdivision 1 (Requirement; New manufactured homes) prohibits the manufacture or sale of a new manufactured home in Minnesota unless it complies with the Manufactured Home Building Code and bears a label as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor agency.

Section 5, subdivision 1a (Requirement; Used manufactured homes) prohibits the sale or installation of a used manufactured home, manufactured after June 14, 1976, unless it complies with the Notice of Compliance provided in this subdivision. Requires manufactured homes manufactured after June 14, 1976, to bear a label as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor agency.

Section 6, subdivision 1b (Alternative design plan) provides permitting specifications for an alternative frost-free design slab.

Section 7, subdivision 1c (Manufacturer's installation instructions; New home) requires all new single-section and multi-section manufactured homes to be installed in compliance with the manufacturer's installation instructions or the Minnesota State Building Code.

Section 8, subdivision 1d (Manufacturer's installation instructions; Used multi-section homes) requires all used multi-section manufactured homes to be installed in compliance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, approved addenda, or the Minnesota State Building Code.

Section 9, subdivision 1e (Reinstallation requirements for single-section used manufactured homes) provides requirements for single-section used manufactured homes that are reinstalled. Provides that single-section used manufactured homes that are reinstalled 24 months after the initial installation are not required to have a frost-protected foundation as specified. Describes seal, certificate of installation, fee, and disclosure requirements.

Section 10, subdivision 1f (Notice requirement) provides the disclosure notice that a seller of a single-section used manufactured home being reinstalled under Section 9 is required to provide to the purchaser on or before signing a purchase agreement and prior to submitting an application for an installation certificate. The disclosure informs the purchaser about warranty, mortgage insurance, and frost concerns.

Section 11 [Repealer] repeals Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 327.32, subdivision 4 (Code Compliance: Exception), and 327C.07, subdivisions 3, 3a, and 8 (In Park Sales: Application information; Safety feature disclosure form; Compliance with home safety features).

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