Section 40-60-31 - QualificationsTo qualify as an appraiser, an applicant shall:
(1) have attained the age of eighteen years;(2) satisfy educational requirements of having: (a) as an apprentice, state-licensed, or mass appraiser: (i) a high school diploma; or(ii) hold a certificate of equivalency;(b) as a state-certified residential appraiser: (i) a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency; and(ii) additional education as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation or as promulgated by the board through regulation;(3) submit proof of completion of appraiser qualifying education as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and experience requirements as specified in this chapter or promulgated by the board through regulation;(4) submit certificates of licensure from all jurisdictions where presently or previously certified;(5) submit to a state fingerprint-based criminal records check, to be conducted by the State Law Enforcement Division, a national criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, conducted by the FBI, and, if required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, undergo a criminal background check in compliance with AQB requirements to be submitted by the applicant with his application; and(6) pass an examination, if applicable. An applicant who does not become licensed or certified within two years after passing the examination must retake the examination.Amended by 2024 S.C. Acts, Act No. 196 (HB 3278),s 4, eff. 5/21/2024.Amended by 2014 S.C. Acts, Act No. 180 (HB 4644), s 2, eff. 5/16/2014.2006 Act No. 257, Section 1. Prior Laws:1991 Act No. 12, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 143, Section 3; 2000 Act No. 335, Section 1; 1976 Code Sections 40-60-70, 40-60-80.