§ 17-14-305 - Compliance with uniform standards and code of ethics -- Seals -- Licensing and certification documents. - Arkansas Statutes

17-14-305. Compliance with uniform standards and code of ethics -- Seals -- Licensing and certification documents.

(a) (1) Each state-registered appraiser, each state-licensed appraiser, and each state-certified appraiser shall comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics adopted by the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and shall authenticate all written appraisal reports with a seal that shall indicate the registration, license, or certification number.

(2) The seal and number shall also be used in all statements of qualifications, contracts, or other instruments used by the registration, license, or certificate holder when reference is made to his or her status as a state-registered appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, or a state-certified appraiser.

(b) Registration, license, and certificate documents, licenses, certificates, seals, and pocket cards shall remain the property of the state, and, upon any suspension, revocation, or other termination of a registration, license, or certification under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, 17-14-101 et seq., 17-14-201 et seq., and 17-14-301 et seq., the individual holding the related documents shall immediately return the documents to the board.