18876.1.
(a) By January 1, May 1, 2024, the department shall adopt regulations to require each person employed as or acting under contract as an onsite manager or assistant manager, or otherwise acting in an onsite or offsite managerial capacity or role, on behalf of a mobilehome park or a recreational vehicle park, to receive appropriate training, consistent with this section.(b) This training shall consist of at least 18 hours during the initial year, including completion of an annual end-of-year
online examination, which shall occur within one year of the person’s hiring date or by January 1, May 1, 2025, whichever occurs later. Each year thereafter, the training shall consist of at least ____ hours of followup training coursework, followed by an online examination. The training coursework may utilize various methods of instruction, including, but not limited to, lectures, instructional videos, and online courses.
(c) In developing the training, the department shall review the complaints it has received since beginning the program on July 1, 2020, and shall determine which types of complaints are most prevalent among parks throughout the state. Based on the
findings of its review, the department shall develop the content for the training and the examination process.
(d) The department shall offer the training in an online format and may offer the training in other formats, as appropriate. The department may consult with the Department of Consumer Affairs in offering the training. The training shall be undertaken by department staff and contracted persons who have experience and knowledge in connection with the subject matters described in subdivision (e).
(e) The training described in this section shall focus upon and include, at minimum, all of the following applicable subject areas:
(1) The provisions of the Mobilehome Residency Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with
Section 798) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code), including, but not limited to, the “Rental Agreement” (Article 2 (commencing with Section 798.15)), “Rules and Regulations” (Article 3 (commencing with Section 798.23)), “Fees and Charges” (Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 798.30)), “Utilities” (Article 4 (commencing with Section 798.40)), “Homeowner Communications and Meetings” (Article 5 (commencing with Section 798.50)), “Termination of Tenancy” (Article 6 (commencing with Section 798.55)), and “Transfer of Mobilehome or Mobilehome Park” (Article 7 (commencing with Section 798.70)).
(2) The provisions of the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law (Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 799.20)) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code.
(3) Rights and responsibilities of homeowners and management.
(4) Management’s response to homeowner complaints.
(5) Addressing emergencies and emergency preparedness and procedures.
(6) Communication with homeowners.
(7) Mobilehome Parks and Installations regulations, contained in Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
(8) Mobilehome title and registration.
(9) Applicable Vehicle Code provisions, as referenced in the Mobilehome Residency Law.
(10) Any changes or updates to the Mobilehome Residency Law and Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law from the prior year.
(f) Upon a person’s satisfactory completion of the training and the examination, and upon meeting the other requirements of this section, the department shall issue the person a certificate, effective for one year. To renew a certificate, the certificate holder shall, on or before the certificate’s expiration date, apply for renewal on a form provided by the department and submit documentation of the required training.
(g) The department shall give written notice to a certificate holder 90 days in advance of the renewal date, informing the certificate holder, in general terms, of the provisions of this section.
(h) The Mobilehome and Recreational Vehicle Park Training Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury. The fund shall receive all moneys derived pursuant to this section. Moneys in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the department for expenditure in carrying out the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, payment of any costs required to provide staff or resources to establish and implement the training described in this section. The department shall establish, by regulation, a fee-based structure to cover the department’s costs. The fees shall not exceed the reasonable costs to the department in administering this section. None of the fees described in this subdivision shall be reimbursable to park management by homeowners. Any fees applicable to park management shall be
billed to and collected at the same time the park is billed for and pays fees for their permit to operate.
(i) The management of a mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park shall post a copy of the certificate issued by the department pursuant to this section in a conspicuous location onsite. In the case of a mobilehome park, the certificate shall be located near the sign required by Section 18253.5. If the management is out of compliance with the requirements of this section, the department shall have the authority to impose a civil penalty in the amount of ____ ($____) and suspend the management’s permit to operate the park, upon first providing adequate notice to management and an opportunity to be heard prior to suspension, in accordance with the provisions of Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) or Part 2.3 (commencing
with 18860), as applicable.
(j) The requirements of this section shall not apply to a person who is licensed under the Real Estate Law (Part 1 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code).