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SDLRC - Codified Law 32-7A
32-7A DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES
CHAPTER 32-7A
DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES
32-7A-1 Definitions.
32-7A-2 Established place of business.
32-7A-3 License required--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.
32-7A-3.1 Supplemental license for auxiliary or supplemental lots--Exemption for temporary locations.
32-7A-3.2 Temporary locations for certain purposes--Time limit--Zoning and building requirements.
32-7A-4 Repealed.
32-7A-4.2 Grounds for denial of license or application of §§ 32-7A-4.3 to 32-7A-4.8.
32-7A-4.3 Cease and desist order for specified violations--Period of effectiveness.
32-7A-4.4 Hearing on question of whether violations occurred--Procedures.
32-7A-4.5 Finality of cease and desist order.
32-7A-4.6 Order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license upon failure to comply with cease and desist order--Deposit of monetary penalties.
32-7A-4.7 Hearing to contest order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license--Procedures.
32-7A-5.1 Notice to surety company of denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
32-7A-6 Separate licenses for places of business in different counties.
32-7A-8 Disposition of fees.
32-7A-10 Dealers' plates--Issuance--Use--Fees.
32-7A-11 Transportation of manufactured and mobile homes owned by dealer.
32-7A-12 Books, records, and files kept by licensees.
32-7A-12.1 Offer to sell, sale, or exchange of mobile or manufactured home without certificate of title allowed under specified circumstances.
32-7A-12.2 Agreement that dealer will satisfy lien by paying lienholder--Trade of mobile or manufactured home or consignment agreement--Theft.
32-7A-12.3 Time period to satisfy lien after receipt of funds--Offering mobile or manufactured home for sale prior to tender to lienholder.
32-7A-13 Fraud in contracts for sale, trade or purchase prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
32-7A-14 Repealed.
32-7A-14.1 Power of secretary to make rules and require uniformity in administration of statute--Duty of local officials.
32-7A-15 Used mobile or manufactured homes--Activities authorized by dealer or real estate license--Responsibilities of real estate licensee.
32-7A-17 Affidavit of taxes paid and registration of mobile home required for transfer of title--Violation as misdemeanor.
32-7A-18 Appointment of dealer inspectors--Entry--Complaints.
32-7A-19 Investigation--Purpose--Inspection--Examination.
32-7A-20 to 32-7A-22. Repealed.
32-7A-1. Definitions.
(2) "Dealer," any person, other than a manufacturer of a mobile home or a manufactured home, who, for a commission or with the intent to make a profit or gain, sells, exchanges, rents with option to purchase, offers or attempts to negotiate a sale, or makes an exchange of a mobile or manufactured home or who is engaged in the business of selling mobile or manufactured homes;
(5) "Mobile home," a movable or portable unit, designed and constructed to be towed on its own chassis (comprised of frame and wheels), and designed to be connected to utilities for year-round occupancy. The term includes:
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 1; SL 1986, ch 251, § 1; SL 1998, ch 183, § 1; SL 2004, ch 17, § 97; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2014, ch 137, § 3.
32-7A-2. Established place of business.
For the purposes of this chapter, a principal place of business is an enclosed building or structure either owned in fee or leased, at which a permanent business of bartering, trading, and selling of mobile homes or manufactured homes is carried on. The place of business may not be a tent, temporary stand, or other temporary quarters, nor permanent quarters occupied pursuant to any temporary arrangement. However, a principal place of business may be a mobile home or manufactured home that has been properly mounted either on a permanent foundation or properly anchored and blocked. A licensee may use unimproved lots and premises for sale, storage, and display of mobile homes and manufactured homes. A licensee may use a residence located within or adjacent to his mobile home park or a manufactured home park as a principal place of business, unless prohibited by local zoning.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 2; SL 1986, ch 251, § 2.
32-7A-3. License required--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.
No person may engage in the business, either exclusively or in addition to any other occupation, of selling or manufacturing mobile homes or manufactured homes, new or used, or shall offer to sell, solicit, or advertise the sale of mobile homes or manufactured homes, new or used, without first having acquired a license to do so. Any violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any subsequent violation that occurs within two years from any violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The licensing requirements of this section do not apply to any regulated lenders as that term is defined in § 54-3-14, any insurance company authorized to do business in this state, or any financing institution as defined in and licensed pursuant to chapter 54-4 that acquires mobile homes or manufactured homes as an incident to its regular business.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 3; SL 1986, ch 251, § 3; SL 2014, ch 137, § 7.
32-7A-3.1. Supplemental license for auxiliary or supplemental lots--Exemption for temporary locations.
Any person licensed under this chapter, who sells manufactured homes or mobile homes at locations other than the principal place of business, shall obtain a supplemental license for each auxiliary or supplemental lot not contiguous to the location for which the original license is issued. Any supplemental lot shall be located within the county of the principal place of business of the licensee and shall meet local zoning codes or ordinances. Any manufactured home or mobile home located on an auxiliary lot shall meet local zoning codes or ordinances. Any auxiliary lot may be located outside of the county of principal place of business of the licensee. No supplemental license is required if one or more licensed dealers wish to display their manufactured homes or mobile homes at a temporary location as identified in § 32-7A-3.2.
Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 4; SL 1998, ch 183, § 2.
32-7A-3.2. Temporary locations for certain purposes--Time limit--Zoning and building requirements.
A licensed dealer may use a location other than the principal place of business or supplemental lots where he may conduct business for a period of time not to exceed ten consecutive days for a specific purpose such as fairs, farm and home shows, auctions, shopping center promotions, or tent sales. Such locations shall meet all local zoning and building codes for the type of business being conducted.
Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 5.
32-7A-4. Repealed by SL 1986, ch 251, § 6.
32-7A-4.1. Application required--Contents.
Any person selling manufactured homes or mobile homes pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall file with the department, upon forms provided by the department, an application including the following information:
32-7A-4.2. Grounds for denial of license or application of §§ 32-7A-4.3 to 32-7A-4.8.
The department may deny any application or apply the provisions of §§ 32-7A-4.3 to 32-7A-4.8, inclusive, on any license issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any of the following:
(2) A previous manufacturer or dealer license revocation in this or any other state;
(3) A violation of any law of this state which relates to dealing in manufactured homes or mobile homes;
(5) Perpetration of a fraud upon any person as a result of dealing in manufactured homes or mobile homes;
(6) Failure to allow department inspections, including initial and annual inspections, complaint investigations and necessary follow-up inspections;
(7) Misrepresentation through false, deceptive, or misleading statements with regard to the sale or financing of manufactured homes or mobile homes which a dealer has, or causes to have, advertised, printed, displayed, published, distributed, broadcast, televised, or made in any manner with regard to the sale or financing of manufactured homes or mobile homes;
(8) Refusal to comply with a licensee's responsibility under the terms of the new manufactured home or mobile home warranty issued by its respective manufacturer, unless such refusal is at the direction of the manufacturer;
(9) Failure to comply with the terms of any bona fide written, executed agreement pursuant to the sale of a manufactured home or mobile home;
(10) Violation by the dealer of any applicable manufactured home building or safety code;
(11) Failure to continuously occupy a principal place of business licensed under § 32-7A-2;
(12) Failure to deliver the manufacturer's statement of origin to the county treasurer or the certificate of title to a person entitled to it within forty-five days after date of delivery;
(13) Conviction within the previous five years, of a crime that related directly to the business of the dealer or manufacturer involving fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of funds;
(14) Inability to obtain or renew a surety bond; or
(15) Misuse of the dealers' metal plates and lending for use on mobile homes or manufactured homes not owned by the manufacturer or dealer.
Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 8; SL 1999, ch 45, § 6; SL 2002, ch 148, § 6; SL 2005, ch 162, § 27; SL 2016, ch 154, § 9.
32-7A-4.3. Cease and desist order for specified violations--Period of effectiveness.
In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the secretary of revenue may issue an order directing a dealer to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice enumerated in § 32-7A-4.2. A cease and desist order issued pursuant to this section is effective for a period of two years.
Source: SL 2005, ch 162, § 21; SL 2008, ch 156, § 3; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
32-7A-4.4. Hearing on question of whether violations occurred--Procedures.
Within twenty days after service of the order to cease and desist, the dealer may request a hearing in writing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of this title have occurred. Any hearing shall be conducted pursuant to, and judicial review shall be available as provided by, chapter 1-26.
Source: SL 2005, ch 162, § 22.
32-7A-4.5. Finality of cease and desist order.
A cease and desist order pursuant to § 32-7A-4.3 becomes final upon expiration of the time allowed for appeals from the secretary's order if no appeal is taken, or, if an appeal is taken, upon final decision of the court if the court affirms the secretary's order or dismisses the appeal.
Source: SL 2005, ch 162, § 23.
32-7A-4.6. Order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license upon failure to comply with cease and desist order--Deposit of monetary penalties.
If a dealer fails to comply with a cease and desist order issued pursuant to § 32-7A-4.3, the secretary may issue an order which:
Source: SL 2005, ch 162, § 24.
32-7A-4.7. Hearing to contest order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license--Procedures.
A dealer may request a hearing to contest an order issued pursuant to § 32-7A-4.6. The request shall be submitted to the secretary in writing within twenty days after service of the order. Any hearing shall be conducted pursuant to, and judicial review shall be available as provided by, chapter 1-26.
Source: SL 2005, ch 162, § 25.
32-7A-4.8. Finality of order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license.
An order issued pursuant to § 32-7A-4.6 becomes final upon expiration of the time allowed for appeals from the secretary's order, if no appeal is taken, or, if an appeal is taken, upon final decision of the court if the court affirms the secretary's order or dismisses the appeal.
32-7A-5. Bond required for license.
No license as provided in § 32-7A-3 may be issued to anyone, until the applicant executes a bond issued by a company licensed to do business in this state, as surety in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars. The bond shall be payable to the Department of Revenue for the use and benefit of any purchaser or holder of lien to pay any loss, damages, and expenses resulting from the failure of any title for any fraudulent misrepresentation or breach of warranty as to freedom from a lien. If any claim is made to the department against such bond, which claim is based upon a final judgment of a court of record of this state, the dealer shall execute an additional bond for the amount necessary to maintain the security at the original level.
32-7A-5.1. Notice to surety company of denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
The department shall, upon denial, suspension, or revocation of any license, notify the surety company of the licensee, in writing, that the license has been denied, suspended, or revoked and shall state the reason for such denial, suspension, or revocation.
Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 9.
32-7A-6. Separate licenses for places of business in different counties.
If the applicant for a license under this chapter desires to set up a place of business, as defined in § 32-7A-2, in more than one county in this state, the applicant shall secure a separate license for each county. No license for an additional county may be issued until the Department of Revenue has been furnished proof that the applicant has a place of business as defined in § 32-7A-2, in the additional county and has such a license in the initial county. This section does not prohibit a licensed dealer from setting up any auxiliary lot as defined in § 32-7A-1.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 6; SL 1998, ch 183, § 3; SL 2004, ch 17, § 99; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
32-7A-7. Fee for license--Renewal.
The license fee for a dealer or manufacturer of mobile homes or manufactured homes is three hundred dollars and the annual license renewal fee is one hundred fifty dollars. An applicant shall pay the license fees to the department at the time an application for license is made. The license is for a year, unless it is revoked for cause.
32-7A-8. Disposition of fees.
The fees collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state motor vehicle fund.
Source: SL 1984, ch 30, §§ 47, 48; SL 1984, ch 223, § 8; SL 2004, ch 17, § 100; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2013, ch 141, § 2.
32-7A-8.1. Increase in dealer bond amount--Implementation.
To implement any increase in the amount of a dealer bond, a dealer, upon renewal of a bond or upon annual renewal of a dealer license, whichever comes first, shall deliver to the department an original bond or a bond rider that is issued by the surety company showing the new bond amount.
32-7A-9. Time for grant or denial of license--Issuance of certificate--Form.
The Department of Revenue shall grant or deny the application for a license under this chapter within thirty days after the filing of the application. If the application is granted, the department shall license the applicant as a mobile home and manufactured home dealer or manufacturer for the remainder of the calendar year. Moreover, the department shall design and issue a certificate of license containing a distinguishing number of identification for the dealer or manufacturer.
32-7A-10. Dealers' plates--Issuance--Use--Fees.
The Department of Revenue shall issue to any mobile home and manufactured home dealer or manufacturer licensed as provided in this chapter, metal number plates displaying a general distinguishing number. The dealer or manufacturer shall make application to the department for the plates and pay a fee of ten dollars for each plate. One such plate shall be displayed on the rear of each mobile home or manufactured home while being transported on a public highway.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 10; SL 1996, ch 197, § 2; SL 2004, ch 17, § 102; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
32-7A-10.1. Mailing fees.
In addition to the license fees assessed in § 32-7A-10, the department shall collect from the dealer one dollar per decal or five dollars per license plate if a decal or plate is sent to the dealer through the mail. If the dealer requests that the decal or plate be express mailed, the dealer shall pay the actual costs of postage and handling.
32-7A-11. Transportation of manufactured and mobile homes owned by dealer.
New and used mobile homes and manufactured homes owned by a dealer may be transported upon the streets and highways to the dealer's place of business and to the purchaser of such a home and between a dealer's place of business and a supplemental lot or a temporary supplemental lot.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 11; SL 1986, ch 251, § 12; SL 1999, ch 45, § 7; SL 2000, ch 42, § 29; SL 2005, ch 71, § 14.
32-7A-12. Books, records, and files kept by licensees.
Any dealer or manufacturer licensed under the provisions of this chapter, shall keep books, records, or files, in such form as may be prescribed by the Department of Revenue, including the following:
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 12; SL 2004, ch 17, § 103; SL 2005, ch 159, § 10; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
32-7A-12.1. Offer to sell, sale, or exchange of mobile or manufactured home without certificate of title allowed under specified circumstances.
A dealer may offer for sale, sell, or exchange a mobile or manufactured home without a certificate of title if the dealer complies with the following applicable provisions:
32-7A-12.2. Agreement that dealer will satisfy lien by paying lienholder--Trade of mobile or manufactured home or consignment agreement--Theft.
If a person trades in a mobile or manufactured home to a dealer or enters into a consignment agreement with a dealer whereby the dealer will sell the mobile or manufactured home and the mobile or manufactured home has a lien noted on the title, the dealer and person may agree that the dealer shall satisfy the lien amount by paying the lienholder who is noted on the title. Failure to satisfy a lien pursuant to this section constitutes theft pursuant to chapter 22-30A. The degree of theft is determined by the amount of the unsatisfied lien. Multiple violations of this section occurring within any thirty-day period may be aggregated in amount to determine the degree of theft.
Source: SL 2005, ch 159, § 12.
32-7A-12.3. Time period to satisfy lien after receipt of funds--Offering mobile or manufactured home for sale prior to tender to lienholder.
If a dealer enters into an agreement pursuant to § 32-7A-12.2, the dealer shall satisfy the lien within ten business days after the receipt of funds. No dealer may offer the mobile or manufactured home for sale until payment has been tendered to the lienholder, except on a consigned mobile or manufactured home, whereby the dealer shall comply with the terms of the consignment agreement.
Source: SL 2005, ch 159, § 13.
32-7A-13. Fraud in contracts for sale, trade or purchase prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
No person may make fraudulent statements or omissions in contracts for sale, trade, or purchase of a mobile home or manufactured home. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 13.
32-7A-14
32-7A-14. Repealed by SL 1986, ch 251, § 13.
32-7A-14.1. Power of secretary to make rules and require uniformity in administration of statute--Duty of local officials.
The secretary of revenue may adopt rules and issue such instructions as may be necessary to ensure and obtain uniformity in the administration of this chapter.
32-7A-15. Used mobile or manufactured homes--Activities authorized by dealer or real estate license--Responsibilities of real estate licensee.
Any person licensed as a mobile home and manufactured home dealer under this chapter and any person licensed as a real estate salesperson or broker under chapter 36-21A, may buy, sell, offer to buy, solicit prospective purchasers of, solicit or obtain listings of, obtain listings of, or negotiate the purchase, sale or exchange of any mobile home or manufactured home which has been registered under the provisions of chapter 32-3. Any licensed real estate salesperson or broker has the same responsibilities toward warranties, guarantees and other regulations, as may be required of mobile home and manufactured home dealers by local, state or federal regulatory agencies.
Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 15; SL 1998, ch 184, § 1.
32-7A-16. Sales on consignment--Title requirements.
Any mobile home or manufactured home sold on consignment under the provisions of this chapter, shall have a saleable title from the current owner. The title shall be transferred and recorded at the time of each sale.
32-7A-17. Affidavit of taxes paid and registration of mobile home required for transfer of title--Violation as misdemeanor.
Any transfer or reassignment of a mobile home or manufactured home title shall be accompanied by an affidavit issued by the county treasurer of the county in which the mobile home or manufactured home is registered, stating that the taxes that are due and payable at the time of transfer have been paid in full. No title may be transferred until the taxes under § 10-9-3 or 10-21-4 are paid. No transfer of title may be completed unless the mobile home or manufactured home is registered as provided in § 10-9-3 or 10-4-2.6. The title or manufacturer's statement of origin shall be transferred pursuant to the provisions of §§ 32-3-3.1 and 32-3-27. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
32-7A-18. Appointment of dealer inspectors--Entry--Complaints.
The department may appoint dealer inspectors to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The inspectors may enter both publicly owned and privately owned property and sign complaints against persons found in violation of this chapter.
Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 15.
32-7A-19. Investigation--Purpose--Inspection--Examination.
The department may investigate any dealer licensed under this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining any violation of this chapter or chapters 32-3 to 32-7A, inclusive. The investigation shall include an inspection of the principal place of business, supplemental lots, and any books, records, or files required by the department. An examination of titles and manufactured homes or mobile homes owned or offered for sale by the dealer shall also be conducted.
Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 16; SL 2005, ch 160, § 3.
32-7A-20
32-7A-20 to 32-7A-22. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 162, §§ 28 to 30.
32-7A-23. Application for injunction--Issuance without bond.
In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter, the department may make application to any circuit court of this state to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, restraining any person from acting as a manufactured home or mobile home dealer under the terms of this chapter without being properly licensed hereunder, from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or chapter 32-3 or 32-5 or for failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this chapter or chapter 32-3 or 32-5 or any rules adopted thereunder. Such injunction shall be issued without bond. A single act in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of chapter 32-3 or 32-5, is sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction.