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AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-298
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing & Registration, Board of Real Estate Appraisers

CONTACT PERSON: Carol J. Leighton, Office of Licensing and Registration, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Tel. 624-8520

EMERGENCY RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None

EXPECTED 2003-2004 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:

CHAPTER 200: Prerequisites to Licensure
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14012
PURPOSE: This Chapter sets the guidelines for licensure. The Board may need to amend this chapter to conform to changes made by the Appraisal Qualifications Board. The Board does not plan to use consensus-based rule development in proposing needed changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within one year, if necessary.
AFFECTED PARTIES: License applicants.

CHAPTER 210: Continuing Education
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14012
PURPOSE: This Chapter establishes the continuing education requirements. The Board may need to amend the chapter to conform to changes made by the Appraisal Qualifications Board, including a mandatory USPAP course. The Board does not plan to use consensus-based rule development in proposing any changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within one year, if necessary.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees.

CHAPTER 220: Educational Course Requirements
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14012
PURPOSE: This Chapter establishes the guidelines for approval of qualifying and continuing education courses. The Board may need to amend the chapter to conform to changes made by the Appraisal Qualifications Board. The Board does not plan to use consensus-based rule development in proposing any changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within one year, if necessary.
AFFECTED PARTIES: License applicants and licensees.

CHAPTER 230: Supervising Appraiser Duties
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14012
PURPOSE: This Chapter establishes the duties for supervisors. The Board may need to amend this chapter to address issues that arise from review of records and reports submitted by trainees under supervision. The Board does not plan to use consensus-based rule development in proposing any changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within one year, if necessary.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the public.

CHAPTER 240: Standards of Professional Practice
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §14012
PURPOSE: This Chapter references the edition of the standards of professional practice. The Board will need to amend this chapter to reference the most recent edition and effective date of the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice ("USPAP"). USPAP has historically been amended on an annual basis. The Board does not plan to use consensus-based rule development in proposing any changes.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: January 2004
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the public.

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