Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §9022, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 550, §1, is amended to read:

3. Mechanics. Licensed mechanics may install or service manufactured housing and may install and service oil tanks used to supply home heating oil to manufactured housing, as defined by section 9002, subsection 7, paragraph A, and are exempt from any other licensing requirements of any state or political subdivisions, but must obtain any permits required.

Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §2401-A, sub-§6, as amended by PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. J, §13, is further amended to read:

6. Personal abode. Nothing in this chapter prevents a person from making an oil or solid fuel burner installation in a single family residence occupied or to be occupied by that person as that person's bona fide personal abode, provided that the installation conforms with board laws and rules. ; and

Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §2401-A, sub-§7 is enacted to read:

7.__Manufactured housing mechanics.__Any mechanic duly licensed under Title 10, chapter 951 insofar as the installation and maintenance of oil tanks used to supply home heating oil to manufactured housing, as defined by Title 10, section 9002, subsection 7, paragraphs A and C, is concerned.

SUMMARY

This bill permits mechanics licensed by the Manufactured Housing Board to install and maintain oil tanks to current standards.