2018 Tennessee Code
Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades
Chapter 39 - State Licensing and Certified Real Estate Appraisers Law
Part 3 - Licensing, Certification and Examination
§ 62-39-338. Temporary practice permits -- Administrative action -- Consent to suit.
(a) The commission may issue a temporary practice permit to a nonresident of this state who is properly licensed or certified in another state. The holder of a valid temporary practice permit shall be authorized to perform appraisals in this state subject to the requirements of this chapter and the rules promulgated by the commission.
(b) The commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing temporary practice, pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 and other federal law that may be applicable. The commission may also adopt emergency rules as determined to be necessary to effectuate this section, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(c) Under no circumstances, other than as stated in this chapter, shall an appraiser who is not licensed or certified in this state be authorized to perform appraisals in this state.
(d) Every applicant for a temporary practice permit shall file with the commission, on a form approved by the commission, an irrevocable consent that legal actions may be properly commenced against the applicant in this state. The consent shall be duly notarized and, if made by a corporation, shall be authenticated by its seal.
