HB 1393-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires, for mobile homes constructed before June 15, 1976, and already situated in the state: (1) A certification from the department of labor and industries that the mobile home was inspected for fire safety; or

(2) An affidavit in the form prescribed by the department of community, trade, and economic development signed by the owner stating that the mobile home is being moved by the owner for his or her continued occupation or use; or

(3) A copy of the certificate of ownership together with an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the certified owner stating that the mobile home is being transferred to a wrecking yard or similar facility for disposal. In addition, the destroyed mobile home must be removed from the assessment rolls of the county and any outstanding taxes on the destroyed mobile home must be removed by the county treasurer.

Provides that, by January 1, 2006, the department of labor and industries shall also adopt procedures for notifying destination local jurisdictions concerning the arrival of mobile homes that failed safety inspections.

Requires that, if the mobile home was manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, the registered owner must sign an affidavit in the form prescribed by the department of licensing that notice was provided to the purchaser of the mobile home that failure of the mobile home to meet federal housing and urban development standards or failure of the mobile home to meet a fire and safety inspection by the department of labor and industries may result in denial by a local jurisdiction of a permit to site the mobile home.