Title 32, Professions and Occupations
44 chapters · 1,555 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 32-3601 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Appraisal" or "real estate appraisal" means a statement that is independently and impartially prepared by an individual setting forth an opinion as to the market value of real property as of a specific date and supported…
A.R.S. § 32-3602 Applicability of chapter
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This chapter does not apply to: 1. A real estate broker or salesperson who is licensed in this state and who, when acting as such, gives an opinion as to the price of real estate if this opinion is not referred to as an appraisal. 2. A natural person, a corporation through its of…
A.R.S. § 32-3603 Registration, license or certificate use; exception
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A. All real estate appraisals and appraisal reviews performed on real property in this state shall be performed only by individuals who are registered, licensed or certified in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. No person, other than a registered trainee appraiser …
A.R.S. § 32-3605 Deputy director; duties; powers; immunity
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A. The deputy director shall adopt rules in aid or in furtherance of this chapter. B. The deputy director shall: 1. Adopt standards for appraisal practice that is regulated by this chapter. The standards at a minimum shall be equivalent to the standards of professional appraisal …
A.R.S. § 32-3607 Fees; use of credit cards; appraisal subcommittee fund
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A. The deputy director shall charge and collect fees that are sufficient to fund the activities necessary to carry out this chapter. The fees include: 1. An application fee for licensure or certification of not more than $400. 2. An application fee for a resident temporary licens…
A.R.S. § 32-3609 Confidential records
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Except as otherwise provided by law, the following records are confidential: 1. Questions contained in any examination administered by or for the deputy director or in any examination submitted to the deputy director for course approval. 2. Questions asked and the answers of indi…
A.R.S. § 32-3610 Uniform standards of professional appraisal practice; state standards; exception
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The uniform standards of professional appraisal practice as published by the appraisal standards board are the standards for the appraisal practice in this state unless the deputy director objects.
A.R.S. § 32-3611 Registration, licensure and certification process
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A. Applications for original registration, licensure or certification, renewals and examinations shall be made in writing to the deputy director on forms approved by the deputy director. B. Appropriate fees, as fixed by the deputy director pursuant to section 32-3607, shall accom…
A.R.S. § 32-3612 Classifications of licensure, registration and certification
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The following classifications are established: 1. State-certified general real estate appraisers consisting of those persons meeting the requirements for certification relating to the appraisal or appraisal review of all types of real property. 2. State-certified residential real…
A.R.S. § 32-3613 Application and qualification requirements for licensure
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A. An application for licensure and examination shall be made on forms as prescribed by the deputy director and be accompanied by the required fees. B. Persons filing for licensure shall meet the minimum criteria for licensure established by the deputy director under section 32-3…
A.R.S. § 32-3614 Application and qualification requirements for certification
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A. An application for certification and examination shall be made on forms prescribed by the deputy director and be accompanied by the required fees. B. Persons filing for certification shall meet the minimum criteria for certification established by the deputy director under sec…
A.R.S. § 32-3614.01 Application for registered trainee appraiser certificates
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An application for a registered trainee appraiser certificate shall be made on a form prescribed by the deputy director and be accompanied by the fees prescribed by section 32-3607. An applicant must complete education requirements as outlined by the appraiser qualifications boar…
A.R.S. § 32-3614.02 Application for supervisory appraiser designation
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An application for a supervisory appraiser designation shall be made on a form prescribed by the deputy director. The applicant must submit proof of successful completion of a course that is specifically oriented to the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers …
A.R.S. § 32-3615 Experience requirement for licensure or certification
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A. Each applicant for licensure or certification shall have experience that was acquired within ten years immediately preceding the filing of the application for licensure or certification. B. Each applicant for licensure or certification shall furnish under oath a detailed listi…
A.R.S. § 32-3616 Terms of license or certificate
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A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a license or certificate issued under this chapter is valid for two years from the date of issuance. The expiration date of the license or certificate shall appear on the license or certificate. B. A registration certificate …
A.R.S. § 32-3617 Nonresident temporary licensure or certification
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A. Every applicant for nonresident temporary licensure or certification under this chapter who is not a resident of this state shall submit, with the application for nonresident temporary licensure or certification, an irrevocable consent that service of process on the applicant …
A.R.S. § 32-3618 Reciprocity
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Reciprocity shall be granted to an appraiser if all of the following conditions apply: 1. The appraiser holds a credential from a state that is in compliance with 12 United States Code sections 3310, 3332, 3333, 3335, 3338, 3339, 3341, 3342, 3345, 3346, 3347, 3348, 3350, 3351, 33…
A.R.S. § 32-3619 Renewal of license or certificate; fees
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A. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in section 32-4301, to renew a registration certificate as a registered trainee appraiser or a license or certificate as a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser, the holder of a current, valid license or certificate shall …
A.R.S. § 32-3620 Basis for denial of a license or certificate
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A. The deputy director may deny the initial issuance or renewal of a license or certificate as a registered trainee appraiser, a supervisory appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or on any of the grounds pres…
A.R.S. § 32-3621 Addresses; telephone numbers; email addresses; notification of change
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A. Each registered trainee appraiser or state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall advise the deputy director of the address of the person's principal place of business and all other addresses at which the person is currently engaged in the business of preparing real prope…
A.R.S. § 32-3622 Licenses and certificates
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A. A license or certificate issued under this chapter shall be signed on behalf of the deputy director and shall bear the license or certificate number assigned by the deputy director. B. Each state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall place the appraiser's license or cert…
A.R.S. § 32-3623 Use of term
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A. The term "state-licensed appraiser" or "state-certified appraiser" may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the license or certificate and may not be used after or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation or group or in …
A.R.S. § 32-3624 Professional corporations and partnerships; appraisal assistance
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A corporation, partnership or other business entity may provide appraisal services in connection with transactions related to this chapter if the appraisal is prepared by individuals who are licensed or certified in accordance with this chapter. An individual who is not a state-l…
A.R.S. § 32-3625 Continuing education
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A. As a prerequisite to renewal of a license or certificate, a state registered trainee appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall present evidence satisfactory to the deputy director of having met the continuing education requirements of either subsection B…
A.R.S. § 32-3627 Inactive license or certificate status; reactivation application; renewal application and fee; continuing education
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A. Any license or certificate holder may request that the license or certificate be placed on inactive status by filing with the deputy director an application that includes all of the following: 1. The license or certificate holder's name. 2. The license or certificate number. 3…
A.R.S. § 32-3628 Inactive license or certificate status during military duty; reactivation application; renewal application and fee; continuing education
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A. A license or certificate holder who is ordered to active military duty with the United States armed forces may request that the license or certificate be placed on inactive status by filing with the deputy director an application that includes all of the following: 1. The lice…
A.R.S. § 32-3631 Disciplinary proceedings; civil penalties
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A. The rights of an applicant or holder under a license or certificate as a registered trainee appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser may be revoked or suspended, or the holder of the license or certificate may otherwise be disciplined, including being placed …
A.R.S. § 32-3632 Hearing and judicial review; costs and fees; appeal
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A. The hearing on the charges shall be at a time and place prescribed by the deputy director and shall be in accordance with title 41, chapter 6, article 10. B. If a case proceeds to a hearing before either the deputy director or an administrative law judge, both of the following…
A.R.S. § 32-3633 Undue influence; classification
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A person who induces or influences the actions of an appraiser for purposes of securing an appraisal that is grossly misleading, or fraudulent, is guilty of a class 6 felony.
A.R.S. § 32-3634 Prohibition against discrimination
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If appraisal users require specific appraiser qualifications or experience for certain transactions necessary to carry out or to meet the responsibilities of the appraisal user, these requirements shall be related to the special skills that are required of an individual in connec…
A.R.S. § 32-3635 Standards of practice; unprofessional conduct
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A. A registered trainee appraiser or a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall comply with the standards of professional appraisal practice. B. An appraisal or appraisal report shall not be issued by a real estate appraiser unless it meets the appraisal standards establ…
A.R.S. § 32-3636 Contingent fees
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A state-licensed or state-certified appraiser may not accept a fee for an appraisal assignment that is contingent on the appraiser reporting a predetermined estimate, analysis or opinion or that is contingent on the opinion, conclusion or value reached or on the consequences resu…
A.R.S. § 32-3637 Retention of records; definition
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A. A state-licensed or state-certified appraiser shall retain a work file for at least five years after preparation of the work file or at least two years after final disposition of any judicial proceeding in which the appraiser provided testimony related to the work file, whiche…
A.R.S. § 32-3638 Violation; classification
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Any person who performs a real estate appraisal or appraisal review, who is not licensed or certified under this chapter and who knowingly assumes or uses any title, designation or abbreviation likely to create the impression of licensure or certification by this state or any per…
A.R.S. § 32-3639 Damages; injunctive relief
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If the deputy director has a reasonable basis to believe, after investigation, that any person is violating any provision of this chapter, the deputy director may bring an action in superior court for appropriate injunctive or other equitable relief, damages sustained and taxable…
A.R.S. § 32-3640 Prohibition; indemnification agreement
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A. Any person, party or entity who hires, engages or communicates with an appraiser directly or through an agent shall not require or attempt to require the appraiser to sign any indemnification agreement that would hold harmless the hiring person, party or entity, its owners, ag…
A.R.S. § 32-3651 Definitions
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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Analysis" means the review of a property valuation or legal classification established by a county assessor in the representation of a person in appealing the property valuation or legal classification to the county asse…
A.R.S. § 32-3652 Registration; renewal; fees
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A. An individual who wishes to act as a property tax agent shall apply for registration by submitting to the deputy director a completed application form prescribed by the deputy director with the initial registration fee. The applicant shall also file with the deputy director an…
A.R.S. § 32-3653 Property tax agent conduct
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A property tax agent: 1. Shall not knowingly misrepresent any information or act in a fraudulent manner. 2. Shall not prepare documents or provide evidence in a property valuation or legal classification appeal unless the agent is authorized by the property owner to do so and any…
A.R.S. § 32-3654 Disciplinary actions
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A. On the complaint of any person or on the deputy director's own motion, the deputy director shall investigate any suspected violation of this article by a property tax agent. If the deputy director finds a violation, the deputy director may issue a letter of concern. B. If the …
A.R.S. § 32-3655 Rules
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The deputy director may adopt rules for the purpose of administering this article.
A.R.S. § 32-3656 Confidential records
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Except as otherwise provided by law, all documents associated with a complaint pursuant to this article are confidential until the complaint is resolved.
A.R.S. § 32-3661 Definitions
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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Appraisal" means the act or process of developing an opinion of the value of real property in conformance with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice published by the appraisal foundation, or any other …
A.R.S. § 32-3662 Registration
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A. A person shall not directly or indirectly engage or attempt to engage in business as an appraisal management company, directly or indirectly perform or attempt to perform appraisal management services or advertise or hold itself out as engaging in or conducting business as an …
A.R.S. § 32-3663 Exemptions
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This article does not apply to: 1. A department or unit within a financial institution that is subject to direct regulation by an agency of the United States government or of this state and that receives requests for the performance of real estate appraisals from the financial in…
A.R.S. § 32-3664 Registration forms
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An applicant for initial and renewal registration as an appraisal management company shall submit to the deputy director an application on a form prescribed by the deputy director.
A.R.S. § 32-3665 Expiration of registration
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An initial registration granted by the department pursuant to this article is valid for one year after the date on which it is issued. Registration renewals are valid for two years.
A.R.S. § 32-3666 Consent to service of process
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Each entity applying for registration as an appraisal management company shall complete and execute an irrevocable consent to service of process form as prescribed by the deputy director.
A.R.S. § 32-3667 Fee; bond
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A. The deputy director shall establish the fee for appraisal management company registration by rule. B. The appraisal management company shall show proof of a surety bond of at least $20,000 but not more than $50,000.
A.R.S. § 32-3668 Owner requirements
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A. An appraisal management company applying for registration may not be owned by a person or have any principal of the company who has had any financial, real estate or mortgage lending industry license or certificate refused, denied, canceled, revoked or voluntarily surrendered …