A Modular Home Retailer means any person in the business of accepting on consignment, buying for resale, selling or exchanging modular homes or offering same to the public for sale, exchange or lease-purchase, whether for himself or on behalf of any other person not certified as a retailer by the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission. For certification and compliance purposes, each noncontiguous retail location shall be considered a separate entity and adhere to all requirements for retailer certification. Requirements: 1) Must have on file a completed application on forms supplied by the Administrative Authority. 2) Must possess a Statement of Compliance. 3) Must have a business office with all utilities including public restroom and a business telephone. 4) Must have a permanent business sign in view of public traffic bearing the name of the firm and identifying the firm with the housing industry. 5) Must provide a photograph of entire dealer lot including, but not limited to, the front of the office and primary business sign. 6) Must have salespersons' license applications with fees other than the owner(s) of dealership. 7) Must have paid all fees set forth for certification. 8) Applicant shall be cleared by the Arkansas State Police showing that the person involved has not been convicted of a felony and shall submit a copy of the completed background check form to this agency. 9) Applicant shall be in good standing with the Commission and shall not have any unpaid civil penalties or outstanding obligations to the Commission. Original certification fee: $1,000.00, Renewal: $250.00 (annually), Recovery Fund: None
