Sec. 19. 10 MRSA §9042, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 725, §3, is further amended to read:

3. Exemption. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 25, section 2357 and Title 30-A, section 4358, new manufactured housing that is manufactured, brokered, distributed, sold, installed or serviced in compliance with this chapter is exempt from all state or other political subdivision codes, standards, rules or regulations that regulate the same matters. A building permit or certificate of occupancy may not be delayed, denied or withheld on account of any alleged failure of new manufactured housing to comply with any code, standard, rule or regulation from which the new manufactured housing is exempt under this subsection.

Sec. 20. 10 MRSA §9045, sub-§2, as repealed and replaced by PL 1991, c. 391, §6, is amended to read:

2. Fee for inspection. A fee, not to exceed the cost of inspection, for inspection of manufactured housing that must be paid by the manufacturer, dealer, distributor, broker developer dealer, installer or mechanic whose actions or failure to act gave rise to the necessity of the inspection.

Sec. 21. 10 MRSA §9046, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 152, §14, is amended to read:

§9046. Complaint investigation

Upon complaint by any person concerning an alleged violation of this chapter, the board shall investigate and determine, or shall cause to be investigated and determined, whether the unit complies with established regulations. The board shall notify the complainant of his the complainant's right to relief under section 9011, subsection 4. If the board determines the defect occurred in other similar manufactured housing, the board shall notify all ascertainable purchasers of the housing, in accordance with the records obtained from the manufacturer and dealer of their possible right of action under this subchapter. Failure of the manufacturer or, dealer or developer dealer to retain reasonable business records, or to provide access to those records in response to a request by the board pursuant to this subchapter, shall be considered is a violation of this chapter.

Sec. 22. 10 MRSA §9047, sub-§1, ķA, as amended by PL 1993, c. 642, §28, is further amended to read: