1. (a) Amendment Application. An online application to request a duplicate certificate of compliance, or to amend a current initial or continuing training coursework certificate of compliance.
2. (b) Applicant. A person or entity completing and submitting an application required by this chapter.
3. (c) Approved. The department's determination that an applicant meets the requirements of this chapter.
4. (d) Certificate Holder. A park manager who meets the requirements of this chapter, has met the required initial training coursework requirements and, as applicable, the continuing training coursework requirements, and has successfully completed a third-party provider or department examination as specified in this chapter.
5. (e) Certificate of Exemption. A certificate issued by the department as an exemption from the initial and continuation training and examination requirements of this chapter.
6. (f) Continuing Training. The continuing training is required every two (2) years after the initial training is completed and shall consist of two (2) to four (4) hours of follow-up training coursework. Continuing training includes the successful completion of an online examination following the continuing training coursework.
7. (g) Department. The Department of Housing and Community Development.
8. (h) Electronic or Electronically. A digital method of conducting business or communicating with the department such as by electronic mail (email), internet, web portal, or another digital program or database designated by the department.
9. (i) Exemption Application. An online application used to apply for an exemption from the training and examination requirements of this chapter.
10. (j) Exempt Park. A temporary recreational vehicle park, incidental camping area, and tent camps as defined in sections 18862.19 and 18862.47 of the Health and Safety Code, and section 2002(t)(4) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2.
11. (k) Exempt Applicants. Applicants that are not required to comply with the initial training coursework, continuing training coursework, or examination requirements of this chapter.
12. (l) Initial or Continuing Certificate of Compliance. A certificate issued by the department, including an initial training coursework certificate of compliance, continuing training coursework certificate of compliance, and certificate of exemption.
13. (m) Initial or Continuing Training Coursework Curriculum and Examination. The coursework and examination requirements as defined in sections 18876.1(b) of the Health and Safety Code, and section 2800.6 of this chapter.
14. (n) Initial Training. The initial training of six (6) to eight (8) hours, completed during a manager's initial year of employment with a park. This includes the successful completion of an online examination following the initial training coursework, which shall occur within one year of the person's hiring date or by May 1, 2026, whichever occurs later.
15. (o) Local Enforcement Agency. A city, county, or city and county, that is approved by the department and has assumed responsibility for enforcement of the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act as specified in sections 18300 and 18865 of the Health and Safety Code.
16. (p) Management. Shall have the same meaning as defined in sections 798.2 and 799.26 of the Civil Code. For the purposes of this chapter, manager has the same meaning as management.
17. (q) Mobilehome Park. Shall have the same meaning as defined in section 18214 of the Health and Safety Code.
18. (r) Notice of Violation. A notice issued by the department to inform a park owner, operator, manager, or third-party provider that they are in violation of this chapter.
19. (s) Online Portal. An online platform used to submit applications, receive information, and communicate with the department.
20. (t) Park Manager or Manager. A person employed as or acting under contract as an onsite manager, assistant manager, or otherwise acting in an onsite or offsite managerial capacity or role, on behalf of a mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park.
21. (u) Park Manager Training Program. The program contained in this chapter. Also referred to as “Program” in this chapter.
22. (v) Park. A mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park as defined in sections 18214 and 18862.35 of the Health and Safety Code. Park does not include temporary recreational vehicle parks, incidental camping areas, and tent camps, terms defined in sections 18862.19 and 18862.47 of the Health and Safety Code, and section 2002(t)(4) of California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2.
23. (w) Park Operator or Operator. The person or entity to whom a permit to operate is issued by the enforcement agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 18506 or 18870.7.
24. (x) Park Owner or Owner. The person or entity that legally owns or possesses an item, property, or business which qualifies as a mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park subject to any requirement of this chapter through title, lease, deed, or other legal document.
25. (y) Proof of Training Completion. An electronic notification from the third-party provider to the department indicating successful completion of the required training by managers as specified in section 2800.9 of this chapter.
26. (z) Recreational Vehicle Park. Shall have the same meaning as defined in section 18862.39 of the Health and Safety Code.
27. (aa) Rent. Money or other consideration given for the right of use, possession, and occupation of a lot in a mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park.

28. (bb) Third-party Provider. As used in this chapter means a person or private entity that complies with all of the following:

    1. (1) Is in the business of and qualified to establish and administer park management training curriculum, administer training and examinations, and submit information to the department in accordance with this chapter.
    2. (2) Is a person or private entity approved by the department and is not under the control or jurisdiction of any park manager, owner, or operator, except by contract approved by the department.
    3. (3) Makes available any specific information as required by the department.
    4. (4) Is solely responsible for the collection of payment(s) for the training and examination owed by park management.
    5. (5) Is approved by the department.
    6. (6) Renews approval with the department every two (2) years.
    7. (7) Maintains a business location within the State of California.
29. (cc) Violation. A failure to conform to the requirements of this chapter, or any other applicable provision of law.

In addition to the definitions contained in this section, which apply only to this chapter, the definitions contained in section 18876 of the Health and Safety Code are also applicable to the requirements of this chapter.

Note: Authority cited: Section 18876.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18876 and 18876.1, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2025; operative 2-28-2025. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 18876.1(k). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 9).