Section 003. Definitions

The terms defined in this section have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. (7-1-24) 01. Alterations to Manufactured Homes. The replacement, addition, and modification, or removal o f any equipment or installation after sale by a manufacturer to a retailer but prior to sale by a retailer to a purchase r which may affect the construction, fire safety, occupancy, plumbing, heat-producing or electrical system. It does no t include the addition of an appliance requiring “plug-in” to an electrical receptacle, which appliance was not provide d with the manufactured home by the manufacturer, if the rating of the appliance does not exceed the rating of th e receptacle to which it is connected. (7-1-24) 02. Deceptive Practice. Intentionally publishing or circulating any advertising concerning mobile o r manufactured homes which: (7-1-24) a. Is misleading or inaccurate in any material respect; (7-1-24) b. Misrepresents any of the products or services sold or provided by a manufacturer, manufactured/ mobile home retailer, or installation company. (7-1-24) 03. Insignia. A label or tag issued by the Division to indicate compliance with the codes, standards , rules, and regulations established for Modular Buildings and Commercial Coaches. (7-1-24) 04. Installation. The complete operation of fixing in place a modular building or manufactured o r mobile home for occupancy. (7-1-24) 05. Principal Place of Business. The primary physical location at which the business of a manufactured home retailer is lawfully conducted. Each of the following requirements must be met to qualify as th e principal place of business: (7-1-24) a. The business of the manufactured or mobile home retailer is lawfully conducted here; (7-1-24) b. The office or offices of the retailer is or are located here; (7-1-24) c. The public may contact the retailer here; (7-1-24) d. The offices are accessible and open to the public; and (7-1-24) e. The greatest portion of the retailer’s business is conducted here

e principal place of business: (7-1-24) a. The business of the manufactured or mobile home retailer is lawfully conducted here; (7-1-24) b. The office or offices of the retailer is or are located here; (7-1-24) c. The public may contact the retailer here; (7-1-24) d. The offices are accessible and open to the public; and (7-1-24) e. The greatest portion of the retailer’s business is conducted here. The books and other records of a retailer must be kept and maintained at the retailer’s principal place of business and be open to inspection durin g normal business hours by any authorized agent of the Division. Moreover, there must be displayed on the exterior a sign permanently affixed to the land or building with letters providing the business name of the retailer clearly visibl e to the major avenue of traffic. (7-1-24) 06. Used Manufactured Home or Mobile Home. A manufactured home or mobile home , respectively, which has been: (7-1-24) a. Sold, rented, or leased and occupied prior to or after the sale, rental, or lease; or (7-1-24) b. Registered with or been the subject of a certificate of title issued by the Idaho Department o f Transportation or the appropriate authority of any state, the District of Columbia, or foreign state or country.(7-1-24) 004. -- 099. (RESERVED)