230 R.I. Code R. 30-15-1 § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.2
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The purpose of these Rules is to create standards and procedures for the issuance of licenses to operate mobile and manufactured home parks and to generally assist the Department of Business Regulation in carrying out the administration and enforcement of the terms and provisions of the Act so that the public interest may be effectively served.
Section 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.2 establishes the overarching purpose of Rhode Island's mobile and manufactured home park rules: to set uniform standards and procedures for licensing these parks and to support the Department of Business Regulation in administering and enforcing the underlying Act. The provision frames the entire regulatory scheme as a public-interest measure, meaning all subsequent rules in this chapter flow from this foundational goal. It does not itself impose specific duties but signals the lens through which the rest of the regulations should be read.
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Operators of mobile and manufactured home parks in Rhode Island should understand that Section 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.2 anchors the entire licensing framework to public-interest principles administered by the Department of Business Regulation. Compliant park operators generally maintain current licenses, follow the procedural requirements established under this chapter, and engage cooperatively with the Department during inspections or administrative reviews. Familiarity with this purpose provision helps operators contextualize why the licensing standards exist and how the Department approaches enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile and manufactured home parks in Rhode Island benefit from knowing that Section 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.2 declares the public interest as the driving purpose behind the state's park licensing rules. This means the Department of Business Regulation has a mandate to administer and enforce the Act on behalf of the public, which can include park residents. Tenants who believe a park is operating outside the bounds of its license or the Act may consider contacting the Department of Business Regulation or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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