The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language for the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements for certification as a general real estate appraiser.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61J1-10.004Certified General Appraiser

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language for the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements for certification as a general real estate appraiser.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will modify the language for the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements for certification as a general real estate appraiser.

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: 475.613(2), 475.615(2), 475.617(3) 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:

 

61J1-10.004 Certified General Appraiser.

An applicant for certification as a general real estate appraiser must present evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the following minimum education, experience, and examination requirements:

(1) Education requirement.

(a) A Bachelors degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university; or

(b) Successful passage of at least 30 semester credit hours or its equivalent, including all of the following collegiate subject matter courses from an accredited college, junior college, community college, or university:

1. English Composition;

2. Micro Economics;

3. Macro Economics;

4. Finance;

5. Algebra, Geometry, or higher mathematics;

6. Statistics;

7. Computer Science;

8. Business or Real Estate Law; and

9. Two elective courses in accounting, geography, agricultural economics, business management, or real estate.

If an accredited college or university accepts the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations(s) and issues a transcript for the exam, showing its approval, it will be considered as credit for the college course.

(b)(c) Satisfactory completion of at least 300 classroom hours in approved academic courses in subjects related to real estate appraisal, including the following required core curriculum that are prerequisites to taking the AQB-approved examination in subsection (3) of this rule:

1. through 9. No change.

10. Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (30 hours) which shall include three (3) six (6) hours of the Florida laws and rules and three (3) hours of the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and trainees set forth in Rule 61J1-10.002, Florida Administrative Code.

(2) through (3) No change.

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

 

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