Title 32, Professions and Occupations

The board may issue a license to an applicant without examination if the applicant: 1. Files an application pursuant to section 32-3522. 2. Satisfies the requirements prescribed in section 32-3523. 3. At the time of applying, is either: (a) Licensed as a licensed respiratory care…

Except as provided in section 32-4301, a license issued under this chapter is subject to renewal every other year on or before the birthday of the licensee and expires unless renewed. The board may renew an expired license within ninety days after the expiration of the license if…

A. The board by rule shall establish and collect fees that do not exceed the following: 1. Application for a license, one hundred dollars. 2. Application based on a diploma from a foreign respiratory therapy school, two hundred dollars. 3. Initial license, two hundred dollars. 4.…

A. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter may use: 1. The title "licensed respiratory care practitioner" or the initials "R.C.P." which indicate that he is a licensed respiratory care practitioner. 2. An initial or other suffix which indicates possession of a specific …

A. The board may deny an application for a license or take disciplinary action pursuant to section 32-3553 if the applicant or licensee: 1. Makes a material misrepresentation on an application or procures a license by fraud. 2. Negligently or knowingly employs an unlicensed perso…

A. The board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that relates to a licensee and that appears to show the existence of any of the causes for disciplinary action prescribed in section 32-3552 or that a licensed respiratory care practitioner is or may be professionally in…

A. If the license of a licensed respiratory care practitioner is revoked or probation is imposed he may apply to the board for reinstatement of his license or modification of the conditions of the probation one year after the date of revocation or imposition of probation. B. The …

A. The board may issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and administer oaths, take testimony, hear offers of proof and receive exhibits in evidence in connection with a board investigation or hearing. If a board subpoena is disobeyed, th…

From and after August 31, 1991, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. Engage in the practice of respiratory care unless he is licensed or excepted from licensure pursuant to this chapter. 2. Represent himself to be a licensed respiratory care practitioner or an inhalation therapist …

A. In addition to all other available remedies, if the board has any reason to believe that a person has violated a provision of this chapter or a board rule, the board through the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occ…

A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

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…

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. 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. 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. 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…

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…

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. 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…

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. 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. 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…

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…

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. 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. 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. 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 …

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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.

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. 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 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. 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…

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…

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…