2011 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 339 Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Appraisers and Escrow Agents
Section 339.505. Titles of state-certified or state-licensed appraiser, who may use--certification or licensure not required to appraise for compensation.
Titles of state-certified or state-licensed appraiser, who may use--certification or licensure not required to appraise for compensation.
339.505. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person in this state to assume or use the title "state-licensed real estate appraiser" or "state-certified real estate appraiser", or any title, designation or abbreviation likely to create the impression of licensure or certification by the state of Missouri as a real estate appraiser, unless the person has first been licensed or certified by the Missouri real estate appraisers commission pursuant to the provisions of sections 339.500 to 339.549. The commission may adopt for the exclusive use of persons licensed or certified pursuant to sections 339.500 to 339.549, a seal, symbol or other mark identifying the user as a state-licensed or state-certified real estate appraiser.
2. Any person certified as a real estate appraiser by an appraisal trade organization, on August 28, 1998, shall retain the right to use the term "certified" or any similar term in identifying himself or herself to the public; provided that, in each instance wherein such term is used, the name of the certifying organization or body is prominently and conspicuously displayed immediately adjacent to such term, and provided further that the use of such term does not create the impression of certification by the state of Missouri. Nothing in this section shall entitle any person certified only by a trade organization, and not certified or licensed by the state, the right to conduct any appraisal.
3. The term "state-licensed real estate appraiser", "state-certified real estate appraiser" or any similar term shall not be used following or immediately in connection with the name of a partnership, association, corporation or other firm or group or in such manner that it might create the impression of licensure or certification by the state of Missouri as a real estate appraiser.
(L. 1990 H.B. 1456 4, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al.)
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