(1) Any retailer who has acquired a previously owned manufactured home, mobile home, or recreational vehicle without a seal shall apply to the department for the appropriate seal by submitting an affidavit that the unit has been brought up to or meets reasonable standards established by the department for previously owned manufactured homes, mobile homes, or recreational vehicles. Those manufactured homes or mobile homes taken in trade shall be reinspected and certified. A numbered Class B1 Seal shall be affixed by the retailer to the unit prior to sale. A seal shall not be required if the retailer submits an affidavit that the unit will not be resold for use by the public. A retailer shall not transport or install a manufactured or mobile home which is to be used for residential purposes which does not have a Class B1 Seal.
(2) The owner of any manufactured home or mobile home that is not covered by the federal act, was purchased in another state, and does not bear a seal of approval shall purchase a seal from the department. Application to purchase a seal of approval shall be made to the department.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 227.600

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Owner: when applied to any animal, means any person having a property interest in such animal. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

(3) The department shall make available suitable forms for application for seals of approval for previously owned manufactured homes or mobile homes which are not covered by the federal act and for previously owned recreational vehicles.
(4) The clerk of the county in which a manufactured home, mobile home, or previously owned recreational vehicle is sought to be registered, which was purchased out of Kentucky, shall require production of proof of purchase of a seal of approval as provided in subsection (2) of this section before registering or issuing a license for any manufactured home, mobile home, or previously owned recreational vehicle.
Effective:June 29, 2017
History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 77, effective June 29, 2017. — Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 417, effective July 15, 2010. — Amended
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 217, sec. 5, effective July 12, 2006. — Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 74, sec. 7, effective July 13, 2004. — Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 340, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996. — Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 136, sec. 6; and ch. 237, sec. 1. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 76, sec. 6.