2018 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 60 - SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION ACT

Code Commissioner's Note
At the direction of the Code Commissioner, the new title designation for Article 1, provided by 2017 Act No. 32, Section 4, was used instead of the general provision of Section 3 of that act.
Editor's Note
2017 Act No. 32, Sections 3 and 4, provide as follows:
"SECTION 3. Sections 40-60-5 through Section 40-60-230 are designated as Article 1, General Provisions. The Code Commissioner is directed to make appropriate changes in the 1976 Code to reflect this designation.
"SECTION 4. The existing sections of Chapter 60, Title 40 [Sections 40-60-5 through 40-60-230] are designated the 'South Carolina Real Estate Appraiser License and Certification Act'. Chapter 60, Title 40 is redesignated 'Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies'."

• Section 40-60-5. Citation and application of chapter; conflict with Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40.
• Section 40-60-10. South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board.
• Section 40-60-20. Definitions.
• Section 40-60-30. License requirement; exceptions.
• Section 40-60-31. Qualifications.
• Section 40-60-32. Application forms.
• Section 40-60-33. Educational and applicable experience requirements.
• Section 40-60-34. Identification numbers; requirements relating to apprentice appraiser and appraiser supervising apprentice; temporary permits for appraisers licensed in another state; retaining copies of appraisals; issuance of license following revocation.
• Section 40-60-35. Continuing education requirements; exceptions.
• Section 40-60-36. Approval of courses, educational providers and instructors; instructor workshops.
• Section 40-60-37. Reciprocal applications from appraisers from other jurisdictions; consent of nonresident appraiser to South Carolina court jurisdiction.
• Section 40-60-38. Adoption of and conformity to national standards of professional appraiser practice.
• Section 40-60-39. Conformity of education and other requirements to those established by federal statutes and regulations.
• Section 40-60-40. Appraiser contact information; notification of change of address or telephone number; service of notice.
• Section 40-60-50. Administrative support; lists of licensed and certified real estate appraisers; fees.
• Section 40-60-70. Code of ethics.
• Section 40-60-80. Investigation of complaints and violations; stays; appeal.
• Section 40-60-90. Power to administer oaths.
• Section 40-60-100. Restraining orders and cease and desist orders.
• Section 40-60-110. Grounds for denying license or taking disciplinary action.
• Section 40-60-115. Board jurisdiction.
• Section 40-60-120. Fines and penalties; delivery of notice of revocation or suspension; consent orders.
• Section 40-60-130. Grounds for denial of license or discipline.
• Section 40-60-140. License denial based on prior criminal record.
• Section 40-60-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
• Section 40-60-160. Appeal.
• Section 40-60-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.
• Section 40-60-180. Collection of costs and fines.
• Section 40-60-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings; privileged communications.
• Section 40-60-200. Advertising or engaging in business of appraising without license; penalties.
• Section 40-60-210. Injunctive relief; fine.
• Section 40-60-220. Continuation of existing licenses.
• Section 40-60-230. Severability.

• Section 40-60-310. Short title.
• Section 40-60-320. Definitions.
• Section 40-60-330. Registration; requirements.
• Section 40-60-340. Exclusions from registration requirements.
• Section 40-60-350. Renewal of registrations.
• Section 40-60-360. Promulgation of regulations to establish fees for registration, renewal, and reinstatement; national registry fees.
• Section 40-60-370. Requirements for owners of appraisal management companies applying for registration.
• Section 40-60-380. Designation of a controlling person; notification of changes.
• Section 40-60-390. Requirements for employees and independent contractors of appraisal management companies.
• Section 40-60-400. Certification or licensure required for employees and independent contractors.
• Section 40-60-410. Good standing with board required for certified or licensed appraisers.
• Section 40-60-420. Record-keeping requirements for registration renewal.
• Section 40-60-430. Criminal background checks for appraisers.
• Section 40-60-440. Unprofessional conduct by employees, directors, or agents of appraisal management companies.
• Section 40-60-450. Payment for completions of an appraisal or valuation assignment.
• Section 40-60-460. Appraiser's consent required to modify report; use of appraisal reports.
• Section 40-60-470. Disciplinary action for violations of this article.
• Section 40-60-480. Investigations and disciplinary proceedings; notice requirements.
• Section 40-60-490. Board authorized to issue restraining orders.
• Section 40-60-500. Jurisdiction.
• Section 40-60-510. Grounds for denial of registration.
• Section 40-60-520. Denial of registration; prior criminal conviction.
• Section 40-60-530. Voluntary surrender of registration; public disclosure.
• Section 40-60-540. Review of board decision by the Administrative Law Court.
• Section 40-60-550. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings; communications privileged.
• Section 40-60-560. Civil actions; additional penalties.