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title: O.C.G.A. § 8-2-171. Health and safety standards for pre-owned manufactured homes; inspections; immunity.
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# O.C.G.A. § 8-2-171. Health and safety standards for pre-owned manufactured homes; inspections; immunity.

(a) On and after September 1, 2010, any person who is the owner of real property or who has a right to the use of real property may install and occupy a pre-owned manufactured home on such property, provided that such pre-owned manufactured home is in compliance with the provisions of this part and any applicable county or municipal zoning ordinances.

(b) No county or municipality shall impose any health and safety standards or conditions based upon the age of a manufactured home.

(c) A county or municipality may establish health and safety standards and conditions and an inspection program for pre-owned manufactured homes which are relocated from their current locations.

(d) Neither a county or municipality nor any inspector thereof inspecting a pre-owned manufactured home pursuant to this Code section shall be liable for any injuries to persons resulting from any defects or conditions in such pre-owned manufactured home.

## History

Code 1981, § 8-2-171, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 306, § 1/SB 384.