1. (a) On or before May 1, 2026, or within one (1) year of a person's hiring date, whichever occurs later, each park shall identify a park manager, as defined in section 2800.1, that has completed training of six (6) to eight (8) hours of initial training coursework. The following shall apply to initial training coursework:

   1. (1) Proof of initial training coursework completion and successful completion of an approved examination by the identified park manager shall be electronically submitted to the department by an approved third-party provider with the information described in section 2800.9. Proof of initial training coursework, examination, and confirmation of submission by a third-party provider to the department shall also be submitted by the third-party provider to the respective park manager.

2. (b) Continuing training coursework shall be completed by park managers every two (2) years after the initial training coursework and examination requirements in subsection (a) are met and shall include two (2) to four (4) hours of continuing training coursework provided by an approved third-party provider, including the successful completion of an online examination. The following shall apply to continuing training coursework:

   1. (1) Proof of continuing training coursework completion and the successful completion of an approved examination shall be electronically submitted to the department by the third-party provider with the information described in section 2800.9.
3. (c) If compliance timelines within this section are not met, the park owner or operator shall electronically submit to the department the amendment application described in section 2800.12 with a correction plan that explains how the park owner or operator will secure a certificate holder and, if applicable, the name and hire date of a prospective certificate holder.
4. (d) The certificate of compliance issued by the department shall be posted in the park in a conspicuous location.

5. (e) The training and examination requirements of this chapter do not apply to an individual who is licensed under the Real Estate Law (Part 1 (commencing with section 10000) of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code). An exempt person or entity shall electronically submit to the department an exemption application as described in section 2800.14 of this chapter, including a copy of the active real estate license, every four (4) years or when information on the license changes, or upon termination or expiration of the license.

   1. (1) Upon approval of the exemption, the department shall issue a certificate of exemption that shall be posted in a conspicuous location onsite within the park.
6. (f) A park owner, operator or manager shall report to the department any changes in compliance status within thirty (30) days of such changes occurring in compliance status by submitting an amendment application described in section 2800.12.
7. (g) Fees shall be paid as specified in section 2800.15(g), (h), (i), and (k) 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 article 2 (section 2800.3) and 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).