MI HB4299

Requires the department to provide written notice by registered mail to applicants denied a mobile home park license, stating reasons and citing applicable laws, with a right to appeal to the commission within 15 business days of delivery.

The commission must issue a determination on appeals within 120 days and provide a written opinion if overturning the department's decision; the department must then either issue the license or decline it based on the commission's ruling.

If the department fails to schedule an appeal hearing or the commission fails to hear the appeal within 120 days, the department must refund all fees paid and waive fees for the subsequent licensing period.

Licensed mobile home park owners must notify the department within 30 days of any change of ownership or change to mailing/electronic business address; sellers must provide the department with sales contracts or recorded deeds and buyer contact information within 30 days of sale.

Requires the department and commission to establish rules defining standards for identifying "distressed parks" lacking substantial compliance with safety rules, including evidentiary hearing procedures and requiring owners of distressed parks to post financial assurance through bonds, deposits, or other arrangements for repairs and cleanup.