(a) The hearing on the charges shall be at a time and place prescribed by the board and in accordance with this article.
(b) If the board determines that a licensed real estate appraiser is guilty of a violation of this article, it shall prepare a finding of fact and recommend that the appraiser be reprimanded or that his or her license be suspended or revoked. The decision and order of the board shall be final.
(c) Any final decision or order of the board shall be reviewable by a court of appropriate jurisdiction as to the questions of law only. Any application for review made by an aggrieved party shall be filed within 30 days after the final decision or order of the board.
(d) If an application for review of a final decision or order of the board is filed, the case shall be fixed for trial within 30 days from the filing of an answer by the board. If the court finds that the board has regularly pursued its authority and has not acted arbitrarily, it shall confirm the decision or order. Decisions of the board regarding whether to license or certify, to discipline, or to de-license or de-certify appraisers shall be final administrative action subject only to appropriate judicial review.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 27A - Real Estate Appraisers.
Article 1 - Real Estate Appraisers.
Section 34-27A-1 - Short Title.
Section 34-27A-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-27A-4 - Board Created; Composition; Meetings; Compensation.
Section 34-27A-5 - Rulemaking Authority; Powers and Duties of Board; Immunity From Suit.
Section 34-27A-6 - Fees; Payment Into Real Estate Appraisers Board Fund.
Section 34-27A-7 - Application for Licensure and Examination; Fees; Pledge; Conditions.
Section 34-27A-9 - Classes of Appraisers.
Section 34-27A-10 - Written Examinations for Licensure.
Section 34-27A-11 - Education and Experience Requirements for Licensure.
Section 34-27A-12 - Written Reports, etc., to Be Furnished by Applicant.
Section 34-27A-13 - Term of License; Fees.
Section 34-27A-15 - Renewal License.
Section 34-27A-16 - Principal Place of Business; Notice of Change; Notice of Residence Address.
Section 34-27A-17 - Signatures on License; Display of License Number.
Section 34-27A-18 - Licensure Restrictions.
Section 34-27A-19 - Continuing Education Requirements; Regulations; Requirement for Reinstatement.
Section 34-27A-23 - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Section 34-27A-24 - Retention of Appraiser; Appraisal Assignment.
Section 34-27A-25 - No Fee for Certain Contingent Appraisal Assignments.
Section 34-27A-26 - Retention of Contracts and Records.
Section 34-27A-27 - Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Fund.