The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers approved by the Board.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61J1-10.002Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers approved by the Board.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers approved by the Board.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 475.614 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 475.611(1)(r), (u), (v), 475.613(2), 475.615, 475.617(1) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Juana Watkins, Director, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61J1-10.002 Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser

(1) No change.

(2) Board approved pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers must include the following subject matter:

(a) through (l) No change.

(m) Coverage of Florida rules and regulations that pertain to the practice of appraisal. Effective December January 1, 2014 2008, Board approved pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers must include a minimum of three (3) six (6) hours coverage of Florida laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to the practice of appraisal; and

(n) Effective December 1, 2014, Board approved pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers must include a minimum of three (3) hours of instruction and cover the following topics regarding the roles and rules of supervisor and trainee appraisers:

1. The definitions of direct supervision, registered trainee appraiser, supervisory appraiser, training and work file pursuant to Section 475.611(1)(k), (n), (o), (p), (s), F.S.

2. Review of Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., sections regarding the postlicensure education requirement for a registered trainee appraiser, displaying and disclosure of licensure, certification or registration, employment of and by registered trainee real estate appraiser, supervision and training of registered trainee appraisers, and retention of records.

3. Review of Chapter 61J1, F.A.C., sections regarding postlicensing education for registered trainee appraisers, supervision of registered trainee appraisers, display and disclosure of registration, licensure or certification designation and advertising.

4. Review of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as referenced and incorporated by Rule 61J1-9.001, F.A.C., including at least the following topics: USPAP Advisory Opinion 31, USPAP Standards Rules 2-3 and 3-3, signature authority and security, competency, and preparation of appraisals.

(3) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 475.614 FS. Law Implemented 475.611(1)(r), (u), (v), 475.613(2), 475.615, 475.617(1) FS. History–New 12-27-07, Amended 3-31-09, 7-17-11, 12-23-12,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 4, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 4, 2014