The purpose and effect is to correct an erroneous rule number reference; to delete the requirement to provide proof of passing the written examination specified in Section 476.616, F.S., and to clarify language pertaining to the Florida Supplemental ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61J1-3.004: Issuance of Certification
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect is to correct an erroneous rule number reference; to delete the requirement to provide proof of passing the written examination specified in Section 476.616, F.S., and to clarify language pertaining to the Florida Supplemental exam.
SUMMARY: An erroneous rule number reference is corrected; the requirement to provide proof of passing the written examination specified in Section 476.616, F.S., is deleted, and language pertaining to the Florida Supplemental exam is clarified.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board has determined that the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 475.613(2), 475.614, 475.6171 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 475.6171 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Thomas O’Bryant, Jr., 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:

61J1-3.004 Issuance of Certification.

Any applicant requesting the issuance of his or her certification shall submit an application after completing the required education and experience components and shall submit to the Board the following in order for the applicant’s certification to be issued:

(1) No change.

(2) Provide the Board with proof of successful completion of the education component as specified in Section 475.617, F.S., and as further defined in Rules 61J1-10.002, 61J1-10.003, 61J1-10.004 Rule 61J1-4.001, F.A.C. The education component completed by the applicant for certification must have conformed to the Appraisal Qualifications Board’s (“AQB’s”) education criteria in effect at the time the applicant’s education component was completed. Specifically, the education component completed by the applicant for certification prior to January 1, 2008, must have conformed to the AQB’s education criteria effective on January 1, 2003. Education completed on or after January 1, 2008, must comply with the AQB’s education criteria in effect on January 1, 2008;

(3) No change.

(4) Provide the Board with proof of passing a written examination as specified in Section 475.616, F.S., and as further defined by Rule 61J1-5.001, F.A.C., if a written examination is required. Examination results are only valid for a maximum period of 24 months from the exam date.

(4)(5) Effective January 1, 2009, the education and experience for all applicants requesting appraiser certification must conform to the AQB’s education and experience criteria effective January 1, 2008.

(5)(6) Effective January 1, 2008, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall issue a license to an applicant without evidence of the required education and experience who:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) Demonstrates successful completion of the Florida Supplemental this state laws and rules exam with a passing score; and

(f) No change.

Specific Authority 475.613(2), 475.614, 475.6171 FS. Law Implemented 475.6171 FS. History–New 5-14-07, Amended 12-11-07,_________.

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 9, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 21, 2008