DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 385 Original 2023 Regular Session DeVillier
Abstract: Provides guidelines for the La. Manufactured Housing Commission and for the sale and
lease of manufactured housing.
Present law defines "developer" as any person, group, or entity who sells or offers for sale a lot
together with a manufactured home.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that a developer is also any person, group, or entity who
leases or offers for lease a lot together with a manufactured home.
Present law provides that a developer, an employee of the developer, or a retailer shall not sell or
offer for sale any manufactured home without a license.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that a developer, an employee of a developer, or a retailer
shall not lease or offer for lease any manufactured home without a license.
Proposed law provides that an unlicensed salesman may work under the supervision of a licensed
dealer or developer while the salesman's license application is pending.
Present law provides the term of office and vacancy procedure for the state manufactured housing
commissioners.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that if a commissioner misses more than 3 meetings in
a 12-month period that commissioner's term shall be declared vacant.
Present law provides certain powers and duties of the La. Manufactured Housing Commission.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that the commission has the power to conduct meetings
over the internet.
Proposed law provides that manufactured and modular home models may be used by licensed
dealers or developers under certain circumstances.
Present law provides certain guidelines for pier installation for manufactured homes.
Proposed law changed the minimum size of the base for a pier from 4 inch x 16 inch x 16 inch to
4 inch x 8 inch x 16 inch. (Amends R.S. 51:911.22(4)(a), 911.24(A)(2) and (6), 911.26(B)(1), and 912.23(1)(f); Adds R.S.
51:911.24(I)(4), 911.26(F)(12), and 911.47)