58-4101 Short title.

58-4101. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the state certified and licensed real property appraisers act. History: L. 1990, ch. 270, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 164, § 1; May 2.

58-4102 Definitions.

58-4102. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Appraisal” or “real estate appraisal” means an analysis, opinion or conclusion prepared by a real estate appraiser relating to the nature, quality, value or utility of specified interests in, or aspects of, identified real estate. An appraisal may be classified by subject matter into either a valuation […]

58-4103 Certification or licensure, when required; temporary certification or licensure; penalty for violations; exemptions.

58-4103. Certification or licensure, when required; temporary certification or licensure; penalty for violations; exemptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), no person, other than a state certified or licensed appraiser, shall: (1) Engage in any written appraisal in connection with a real estate-related financial transaction; (2) assume or use the title of state certified […]

58-4104 Real estate appraisal board; establishment.

58-4104. Real estate appraisal board; establishment. (a) There is hereby established the real estate appraisal board. (b) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor. At least one member of the board shall represent the general public, at least two shall represent financial institutions and at least three shall be real estate […]

58-4105 Real estate appraisal board; powers; requirements for certification.

58-4105. Real estate appraisal board; powers; requirements for certification. (a) The board may adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to implement, administer and enforce the provisions of this act. (b) The board shall: (1) Approve courses of instruction to meet requirements of this act and monitor approved courses; (2) adopt rules and regulations prescribing […]

58-4107 Fees.

58-4107. Fees. (a) The board shall adopt rules and regulations prescribing the fees provided for by this act in amounts necessary to administer and enforce this act, subject to the following: (1) For application for certification or licensure, a fee not to exceed $50. (2) For any examination required for certification or licensure, a fee […]

58-4108 Application for certification, licensure or examination.

58-4108. Application for certification, licensure or examination. (a) Applications for original certification and licensure and renewal of certificates and licenses shall be made in writing to the board on forms approved by the board and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees prescribed pursuant to K.S.A. 58-4107 and amendments thereto. (b) Applications for examination shall […]

58-4109 Classes of appraisers.

58-4109. Classes of appraisers. (a) There is hereby established the following classes of real property appraisers: (1) State licensed real property appraiser classification; (2) certified general real property appraiser classification; (3) certified residential real property appraiser classification; and (4) state provisional licensed real property appraiser classification. (b) The board may establish, by rules and regulations, […]

58-4110 Expiration of certificates and licenses.

58-4110. Expiration of certificates and licenses. Certificates and licenses issued pursuant to this act shall expire annually on June 30. The expiration date of the certificate or license shall appear on the certificate and no other notice of its expiration need be given to its holder. History: L. 1990, ch. 270, § 10; L. 1991, […]

58-4111 Reciprocal certification and licensure.

58-4111. Reciprocal certification and licensure. If, in the determination of the board, another state has certification and licensure requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain certification or licensure under this act upon such terms and conditions as prescribed […]

58-4112 Real estate appraisers; renewal of certificate or license.

58-4112. Real estate appraisers; renewal of certificate or license. (a) To obtain renewal of a certificate or license, the holder of a current, valid certificate or license shall make application for renewal on a form provided by the board and pay the fee prescribed pursuant to K.S.A. 58-4107, and amendments thereto, to the board not […]

58-4112a Real estate appraisers; inactive status.

58-4112a. Real estate appraisers; inactive status. (a) Except as provided by subsection (f), the holder of a certificate or license may request that such certificate or license be placed on inactive status for a period not to exceed two years. Such request shall be submitted to the board on an application form prescribed by the […]

58-4113 Denial of certificate or license.

58-4113. Denial of certificate or license. (a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a certificate or license on any applicable grounds enumerated in K.S.A. 58-4118 and amendments thereto. (b) If the board, after an application for certification or licensure or renewal of a certificate or license has been filed with the proper form, […]

58-4114 Appraiser’s address; notice to commission.

58-4114. Appraiser’s address; notice to commission. (a) Each state certified or licensed appraiser shall advise the board of the address of the appraiser’s principal place of business and all other addresses at which the appraiser is currently engaged in the business of preparing real property appraisal reports. (b) When a state certified or licensed appraiser […]

58-4115 Certificate or license; number required, when.

58-4115. Certificate or license; number required, when. (a) Each certificate and license issued under authority of this act shall include the classification for which the appraiser has qualified and shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the chairperson of the board and a certificate or license number assigned by the board. (b) Each state […]

58-4116 Certification and licensure limited to individuals.

58-4116. Certification and licensure limited to individuals. (a) The term “state certified appraiser” or “state licensed appraiser” may be used only to refer to individuals who hold a certificate or license issued pursuant to this act and may not be used following or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, […]

58-4117 Continuing education.

58-4117. Continuing education. (a) As a prerequisite to renewal of a certificate or license, the appraiser shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of having met the continuing education requirements. (b) The basic continuing education requirement for renewal of a certificate or license shall be the completion by the applicant, during the immediately preceding term […]

58-4118 Revocation, condition, limitation or suspension of certificate or license or other disciplinary action; non-licensed persons; civil fine; cease and desist order.

58-4118. Revocation, condition, limitation or suspension of certificate or license or other disciplinary action; non-licensed persons; civil fine; cease and desist order. (a) The board may investigate the actions of a state certified or licensed appraiser and may revoke, condition, limit or suspend the certificate or license of the appraiser, or censure the appraiser, for […]

58-4119 Hearings, costs.

58-4119. Hearings, costs. (a) The costs incurred by the board in conducting any proceeding under the Kansas administrative procedure act may be assessed against the appraiser or applicant if the order of the board is adverse to the appraiser or applicant in such proportion as the board determines upon consideration of all relevant circumstances including […]

58-4120 Judicial review of board action.

58-4120. Judicial review of board action. Any person aggrieved by an order of the board may appeal the order in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas judicial review act. History: L. 1990, ch. 270, § 20; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 108; July 1.