HSB 105

_____ include a person who performs quality control. Current law provides that the term “certified real estate appraiser” shall only refer to individuals who hold a certificate pursuant to Code chapter 543D. The bill provides that such term, as well as “associate real estate appraiser” and any other like title or term, including a title or term that suggests an individual is licensed or certified under the laws of another state, shall only refer to individuals who hold a certificate or registration under Code chapter 543D, as applicable, or who are exercising a valid practice privilege pursuant to the bill. _____ request from a client or prospective client, shall provide accurate information regarding licensure or certification status. The bill provides that, as a condition for exercising a practice privilege, a person shall consent to the regulatory authority of the board, appoint the regulatory body of the issuing state as the agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by the board, and agree to supply the board upon request and without subpoena any information or records as licensees are similarly required to provide to the board under Code chapter 543D. The bill provides that the practice privilege is temporary and shall cease if the license or certificate in the person’s principal place of business expires, is no longer valid or in good standing, or otherwise no longer lawfully supports the conditions of the practice privilege described in the bill.21, issue an order for compliance, or take any other action as provided in Code chapter 543D if a person acting or purporting to act under a practice privilege violates Code chapter 543D or any board rules. The board may also refer a complaint to any applicable state regulatory body. The bill provides that a violation of Code chapter 543D or board rules, including any uniform appraisal standards adopted by the board, by a person acting or purporting to act under a practice privilege, is grounds to deny such person’s subsequent application for certification under Code chapter 543D.