61-2b-15 - State-certified general appraiser -- Application -- Qualifications. - Utah Statutes

61-2b-15. State-certified general appraiser -- Application -- Qualifications.
(1) An applicant for certification as a general appraiser shall provide to the divisionevidence of:
(a) the applicant's good moral character, honesty, competency, integrity, and truthfulness;
(b) completion of the certification examination with a satisfactory score as determined bythe Appraisal Qualification Board;
(c) (i) a bachelors degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or
(ii) successfully passing a curriculum determined by rule of collegiate level subject mattercourses from an accredited:
(A) college;
(B) junior college;
(C) community college; or
(D) university;
(d) satisfactory completion of not less than 300 classroom hours in a curriculum:
(i) of specific appraisal education determined by rule; and
(ii) that includes a course in the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice or itsequivalent that has been approved by the Appraisal Qualification Board;
(e) the minimum number of hours of experience in real property appraisal as establishedby rule; and
(f) acquiring the experience required under Subsection (1)(e) within a reasonable period,as determined by rule, immediately preceding the filing of the application for certification.
(2) Upon request by the division, an applicant shall make available to the division forexamination:
(a) a detailed listing of the real estate appraisal reports or file memoranda for each yearfor which experience is claimed; and
(b) a sample selected by the division of appraisal reports that the applicant has preparedin the course of the applicant's appraisal practice.
(3) The classroom hours required by Subsection (1)(d) shall be provided by:
(a) a college or university;
(b) a community or junior college;
(c) a real estate appraisal or real estate related organization;
(d) a state or federal agency or commission;
(e) a proprietary school;
(f) a provider approved by a state certification and licensing agency; or
(g) the Appraisal Foundation or its boards.

Amended by Chapter 379, 2010 General Session