Section 19-7-3.03.3.4 - Operating Without a LicenseA. Any company/individual who is found to be operating without an appropriate license in the State of Mississippi shall: 1. Show good cause in writing to the Factory-Built Home Division of the State Fire Marshal's Office why this violation occurred and the approximate number of homes sold prior to obtaining a license.2. Request a retailer, developer, or modular home contractor's license application. The completed application shall be returned to the Factory-Built Home Division, signed and notarized, together with a check for $150.00 payable to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.3. Schedule with the State of Mississippi to attend an 8-hr training course and have passed a written examination (passing score of 70 or above).4. Set an inspection date with the State Fire Marshal's Office which is required to verify compliance with this chapter prior to issuance of license.5. Be subject to penalties set forth in Mississippi Code Ann., Section 75-49-19, which section is entitled "Violations; Penalties; Exceptions."B. After July 1, 2005, the Commissioner, upon application, may issue a temporary license to persons or companies who are non-residents of this state and who otherwise are licensed transporters or installers in another state. Such temporary license shall remain in force for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless extended for an additional period, not to exceed 120 days, by the Commissioner or until a contract with a Mississippi-licensed entity to transport or install has been completed during the period of the temporary license. Within five (5) days of any non-resident applicant making delivery or beginning work as a transporter or installer under this section, the non-resident transporter or installer shall provide a copy of their out-of-state license, proof of insurance, and certification, in writing, to the Commissioner that the state in which such non-resident applicant is licensed has laws and regulations that provide safeguards equally effective to applicable Mississippi laws and this implementing Regulation.19 Miss. Code. R. 7-3.03.3.4
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-49-19; § 75-49-1, et seq. (Supp. 2013).