Section 193F.4.1. Qualifications to register as an associate appraiser.

         4.1(1) Education.

            a.               A person applying for registration as an associate appraiser shall, at a minimum, satisfactorily complete the following AQB-approved, qualifying education modules required under the educational standards applicable for certification as a certified residential appraiser or certified general appraiser:

             (1)             The 30-hour module on basic appraisal principles;

             (2)             The 30-hour module on basic appraisal procedures; and

             (3)             The 15-hour national USPAP course or its equivalent.

            b.               Beginning January 1, 2015, the initial qualifying education must be completed no more than five years prior to the date of application.

         4.1(2) Training. Effective January 1, 2015, prior to registration as an associate, a person must complete a course that complies with the specifications for course content established by the AQB specifically oriented to the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers and associate appraisers. The course must be completed before the person can obtain an associate credential. This course cannot be applied toward the required hours of qualifying or continuing education.

         4.1(3) Background check. Effective January 1, 2017, a national criminal history check as provided in Iowa Code section 543D.22 shall be performed on any new associate appraiser.

         4.1(4) Application form. After completing the education outlined in subrules 4.1(1) and 4.1(2), a person applying for registration as an associate appraiser shall apply for registration on the form provided by the board. The form and the appropriate application fee shall be submitted to the board.

         4.1(5) Registration denial. The board may deny an application for registration as an associate appraiser on any ground upon which the board may impose discipline against an associate appraiser, as provided in 193F—Chapter 7.

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