Section 193F.3.2. Examinations.

Examinations for certified residential real property appraisers and certified general real property appraisers shall be AQB-endorsed and administered by the board or its authorized representative as often as the board deems necessary, but not less than one time per year.

         3.2(1) Disclosure of confidential information. Members of the board shall not disclose a final examination score to any person other than the person who took the examination. Persons who take the examination may consent to the publication of their names on a list of passing candidates.

Other information relating to the examination results, including the specific grades by subject matter, shall be given only to the person who took the examination, except that the board may:

            a.               Disclose the specific grades by subject matter to the regulatory authority of any other state or foreign country in connection with the candidate’s application for a reciprocal certificate or license from the other state or foreign country, but only if requested by the candidate.

            b.               Disclose the specific grades by subject matter to educational institutions, professional organizations, or others who have a legitimate interest in the information provided in conjunction with the scores.

         3.2(2) The board shall enter into a contractual relationship with a qualified testing service to develop and administer AQB-approved examinations and shall maintain control over the examination process.

       3.2(3) and 3.2(4) Rescinded IAB 5/20/09, effective 6/24/09.

         3.2(5) If an applicant who has passed an examination does not obtain the related appraiser credential within 24 months of passing the examination, that examination result loses its validity to support the issuance of an appraiser credential. To regain eligibility for the credential, the applicant must retake and pass the examination. This requirement applies to individuals obtaining an initial certified credential or upgrading to the certified general classification.

[ARC 7774B, IAB 5/20/09, effective 6/24/09; ARC 1731C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]