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Virginia Statutes, Title 36

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Title 36, Housing

24 chapters · 314 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 36314 Ch 1, Housing Authorities Law.80 Ch 6, Uniform Statewide Building Code.50 Ch 1.2, Virginia Housing Development Authori…38 Ch 5.1, Virginia Fair Housing Law.25 Ch 4.2, Manufactured Housing Licensing and T…22 Ch 8, Department of Housing and Community …20 Ch 4, Industrialized Building Safety Law.18 Ch 11, Housing Revitalization Zone Act.14 Ch 4.1, Manufactured Housing Construction an…13 Ch 9, Virginia Housing Trust Fund.12 Ch 10, Virginia Removal or Rehabilitation o…5 Ch 12, First-time Home Buyer Savings Plan Act.5 Ch 13, Preservation of Affordable Housing.5 Ch 10.2, Virginia Food Access Investment Prog…4

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Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.10 Rules and regulations to be kept in office of Department
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A true copy of all rules and regulations adopted and in force shall be kept in the office of the Department, accessible to the public.
Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.11 Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities
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Manufactured homes displaying the certification label as prescribed by the Federal Standards shall be accepted in all localities as meeting the requirements of this law, which shall supersede the building codes of the counties, municipalities and state agencies. Local zoning ordi…
Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.12 Violation; civil and criminal penalties
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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to violate any provisions of this law, the rules and regulations enacted under authority of this law, or the Federal Law and Regulations. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of said laws, rules and regu…
Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.13 Staff, equipment or supplies
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The Administrator may employ permanent or temporary technical, clerical and other assistants as is necessary or advisable for the proper administration of this law. The Administrator may purchase equipment and supplies deemed necessary for the staff.

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.14 Fees

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The Board may establish inspection fees to be paid by manufacturers to cover the costs of monitoring inspections. Such fees shall be in the amount and manner as set out in the Federal Regulations. The SAA shall participate in the fee distribution program established by HUD and is…

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.2 Short title

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The short title of the law embraced in this chapter is the Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law.

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.3 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning or construction is clearly required by the context: "Administrator" means the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development or his designee. "Any person" shall, in addition to referring to a natural person, inc…

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.4 Applicability of chapter

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This chapter shall apply to any manufactured home constructed on or after July 1, 1986, or constructed on or after June 15, 1976, and formerly subject to the Federal Act or the Industrialized Building Unit and Mobile Home Safety Law (§ 36-70 et seq.).

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.5 Enforcement

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The Department of Housing and Community Development is designated as the agency of this State Administrative Agency plan approved by HUD. The Administrator is authorized to perform the following functions: 1. Enforce the Federal Standards with respect to all manufactured homes ma…

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.6 Federal Standards and Regulations

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The Federal Standards shall be the sole standard applicable regarding design, construction, or safety of any manufactured home as defined by this law. The Administrator shall accept manufactured home plan approvals from state or private agencies authorized by HUD to conduct plan …

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.7 Authority of Board to adopt rules and regulations

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The Board shall from time to time adopt, amend, or repeal such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this law in compliance with the Federal Act and the Federal Standards and Regulations enacted by HUD.

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.8 Notice and hearing on rules and regulations

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The Board shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) when adopting, amending, or repealing any rules and regulations under this law.

Va. Code Ann. § 36-85.9 Printing and distribution of rules and regulations

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The Administrator shall have printed and keep in pamphlet form all rules and regulations prescribing the implementation and enforcement of this law. Such pamphlets shall be furnished to members of the public upon request.