Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-04-.01 - DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions of terms contained in the Uniform Standards Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles Act (Tenn. Code Ann. Title 68, Chapter 126, Part 2) shall be applicable. In addition, the following definitions are applicable to this chapter:

(1) "HUD label" means the approved form of certification by the manufacturer that, under 24 C.F.R. § 3282.362(c)(2)(i), is permanently affixed to each transportable section of each manufactured home manufactured for sale to a purchaser in the United States. ("label" or "certification label" as defined by 24 C.F.R. § 3282.7).

(2) "Installer" means any person engaged in the installation of a stabilizing system or a support system for a manufactured home. After January 1, 2004, "installer" means any person engaged in the set-up of a manufactured home.

(3) "Park trailer" means a vehicular unit that meets all of the following criteria:

(a) Built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels;

(b) Designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters which may be connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances;

(c) Of such construction as to permit setup by persons without special skills using only hand tools which may include lifting, pulling and supporting devices;

(d) A gross trailer area not to exceed four hundred (400) square feet when in the setup mode.

(4) Effective January 1, 2004, "retailer" means any person engaged in the sale, leasing, or distribution of new or used manufactured homes primarily to persons who in good faith purchase or lease a manufactured home for purposes other than resale ("dealer" as defined by 24 C.F.R. § 3282.7) or any person engaged in the sale and distribution of manufactured homes or recreational vehicles for resale. ("distributor" as defined by 24 C.F.R. § 3282.7). "Retailer" does not include any financial institution or mortgage company that sells new or used manufactured homes.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-04-.01

Original rule certified June 10, 1974. Repeal filed April 20, 1978; effective May 22, 1978. New rule filed June 28, 1984; effective July 28, 1984. Amendment filed November 12, 1986; effective December 27, 1986. Amendment filed June 15, 1988; effective September 28, 1988. Amendment filed March 12, 2004; effective May 26, 2004.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-126-202, 68-126-204, and 68-126-210.