2010 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 32 - Professions and Occupations
32-3605 State board of appraisal; duties

32-3605. State board of appraisal; duties

A. The board shall adopt rules in aid or in furtherance of this chapter.

B. The state board of appraisal shall:

1. In prescribing standards of professional appraisal practice, adopt standards that at a minimum are equal to the standards prescribed by the appraisal standards board.

2. In prescribing criteria for certification, adopt criteria that at a minimum are equal to the minimum criteria for certification adopted by the appraiser qualifications board.

3. In prescribing criteria for licensing, adopt criteria that at a minimum are equal to the minimum criteria for licensing adopted by the appraiser qualifications board.

4. Further define by rule with respect to state licensed or state certified appraisers appropriate and reasonable educational experience, appraisal experience and equivalent experience that meets the statutory requirement of this chapter.

5. Establish the examination specifications for state certified appraisers, provide or procure appropriate examination questions and answers, administer examinations and establish procedures for grading examinations consistent with and equivalent to the criteria adopted by the appraiser qualifications board.

6. Establish the examination specifications for state licensed appraisers, provide or procure appropriate examination questions and answers, administer examinations and establish procedures for grading examinations consistent with and equivalent to the criteria adopted by the appraiser qualifications board.

7. Establish administrative procedures for approving or disapproving applications for licensure and certification and issuing licenses and certificates.

8. Define by rule, with respect to state licensed and certified appraisers, the continuing education requirements for the renewal of licenses or certificates that satisfy the statutory requirements provided in this chapter.

9. Periodically review the requirements for the development and communication of appraisals provided in this chapter and adopt rules explaining and interpreting the requirements.

10. Define and explain by rule each stage and step associated with the administrative procedures for the disciplinary process pursuant to this chapter including:

(a) Prescribing minimum criteria for accepting a complaint against a licensed or certified appraiser.

(b) Defining the process and procedures used in investigating the allegations of the complaint.

(c) Defining the process and procedures used in hearings on the complaint, including a description of the rights of the board and any person who is alleged to have committed the violation.

(d) Establishing criteria to be used in determining the appropriate actions for violations.

11. Communicate information that is useful to the public and appraisers relating to actions for violations.

12. Censure, suspend and revoke licenses and certificates pursuant to the disciplinary proceedings provided for in section 32-3631.

13. At least monthly transmit to the appraisal subcommittee a roster listing individuals who have received a state certificate or license in accordance with this chapter.

14. Report on the disposition of any matter referred by the appraisal subcommittee or any other federal agency or instrumentality or federally recognized entity reporting any action of a state licensed or state certified appraiser that is contrary to this chapter.

15. Make a determination and finding if there exists a scarcity of state certified or state licensed appraisers to perform appraisals in connection with federally related transactions in this state and issue resident temporary licenses and certificates pursuant to section 32-3626.

16. Transmit the national registry fee collected pursuant to section 32-3607 to the appraisal subcommittee.

17. Establish the fees in accordance with the limits established in section 32-3607.

18. Perform such other functions and duties as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.

C. The board may employ an executive director and other personnel and designate their duties. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the board.

D. The executive director shall not change or amend actions of the board.