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OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING - REGULATIONS
identification numbers; report of sales books; purchase documents; lease or rental agreements; receipts for deposit;
documents submitted into escrow for the preparation of escrow instructions; escrow instructions; and any other records
which relates to the purchase, sale, rental or lease of any MH-Unit or commercial modular within this state.
(c) In the case of a manufacturer or distributor, pertinent books and records include, but are not limited to,; invoices;
certificates of origin; identification numbers; contracts or franchise agreements with dealers; production orders;
suggested retail price labels; and any other record which relates to the manufacture, distribution, sale, rent or lease of
any MH-Unit or commercial modular within this state.
(d) Books and records must be kept on the premises of the licensee's established place of business unless the
licensee has designated, on a form prescribed by the department, an alternate site within the state at which the books
and records will be maintained and available for inspection. The licensee must notify the department on the prescribed
form of any change in location of the books and records at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the change in
location.
(e) Unless otherwise specified by law or this chapter, all business records relating to MH-Unit or commercial modular
transactions shall be retained by the licensee for a period of not less than three (3) years.
(f) When, for any reason, a licensee terminates or suspends business, all department report of sale books, along with
all permits, licenses and registration documents therefore, and all salespersons' licenses in possession of a dealer, shall
be surrendered to the department upon demand or within ten (10) calendar days after termination or suspension,
whichever occurs first.
(g) When, for any reason, a licensee terminates or suspends business, the licensee shall notify the department in
writing within ten (10) calendar days of the termination or suspension, of the location where pertinent books and records
will be kept and available for inspection.
§ 5012. Manufacturer’s Established Place of Business
The applicant for, or holder of, a MH-Unit or commercial modular manufacturer's license shall maintain a suitable site
sufficient in size and furnishings to effect the manufacture, assembly, reconstruction or reconfiguration of MH-Units or
commercial modulars.
§ 5013. Dealer's Established Place of Business
The applicant for, or holder of, a MH-Unit or commercial modular dealer's license shall maintain an established place
of business. The office of an established place of business of a dealer must be constructed such that it is not temporary,
transitory or mobile in nature. The office must comply with applicable construction standards and local zoning
regulations. A MH-Unit or commercial modular is acceptable, provided that it is not a part of the dealer's inventory and is
not being offered for or subject to sale while being used as an office, and otherwise meets the requirements of law.
§ 5014. [Repealed] Display Area
§ 5015. [Repealed] Dealer Branch Locations
Article 3. License, 90-Day and Decal Applications, Changes and Renewals
§ 5020. Application Requirements
(a) An application for an occupational license or 90-day certificate shall contain that information required by the
department, including, but not limited to, the forms and items listed in this section.
(b) Applicants for licenses pursuant to this section shall present documentation necessary to determine an applicant's
eligibility to receive public benefits pursuant to Chapter 5.5 of this division, beginning with Section 5802.
(c) If the applicant is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, the names and titles of all controlling
partners, members, stockholders, directors, general managers and officers who are designated to direct, control or
manage the manufacturing or sales affairs of the applicant or licensee, subject to law or this chapter, shall be disclosed.
For a partnership attach a copy of the executed partnership agreement; for an LLC attach a copy of the current Articles
of Organization filed with the California Secretary of State (SOS); for a corporation attach a copy of the current Articles
of Incorporation filed with the SOS.
(d) Manufacturer License. The following forms and items are required to be submitted by applicants for a
manufacturer's license:
(1) Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers, Part A, form HCD OL 12
(Rev. 06/09), which is incorporated by reference.
(2) Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers and Salespersons, Part B,
form HCD OL 29 (Rev. 06/09), which is incorporated by reference, for each person designated in Part A as
participating in the direction, control or management of the manufacturing or sales operations of the business.
(3) Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers, Part C, form HCD OL 21
(Rev. 06/09), which is incorporated by reference, for each established place of business.
(4) For each person designated in Part A as participating in the direction, control or management of the
manufacturing or sales operations of the business, fingerprints must be submitted through the Live Scan fingerprint
process. Unless exempted by DOJ, applicants shall provide a properly completed and legible copy of a Request for
Live Scan Service, form HCD OL 8016 (New 11/05), which is incorporated by reference, or the equivalent form
provided by DOJ. The form HCD OL 8016 or DOJ equivalent form must provide evidence that the fingerprints have
been submitted to DOJ and that the department is properly listed as the agency to receive any criminal history
information. Applicants applying for an exemption from the Live Scan process must submit their exemption requests
through the department on the forms prescribed by DOJ. Fingerprinting must be processed by a law enforcement
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