§ 5-20.7-13. Exclusive use of term.
(a) The term “state-certified real estate appraiser” may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the certificate and may not be used following or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, or group; or in any manner that it might be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate.
(b) No certificate shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter to any corporation, partnership, firm, or group. This is not construed to prevent a state-certified real estate appraiser from signing an appraisal report on behalf of a corporation, partnership, firm, or group practice.
History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 424, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-20.7 - Real Estate Appraiser Certification Act
Section 5-20.7-1. - Short title.
Section 5-20.7-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-20.7-3. - Certification required.
Section 5-20.7-5. - Powers of the board.
Section 5-20.7-6. - Powers of the department.
Section 5-20.7-7. - Examination requirements.
Section 5-20.7-8. - Classes of certification and licensing — Residential and general.
Section 5-20.7-9. - Requirements prior to certification or licensing examination.
Section 5-20.7-10. - Experience requirement.
Section 5-20.7-11. - Term of certification or license — Renewal.
Section 5-20.7-12. - Issuance of certificate or license — Certificate or license number.
Section 5-20.7-13. - Exclusive use of term.
Section 5-20.7-14. - Principal place of business.
Section 5-20.7-17. - Continuing education prerequisite to renewal.
Section 5-20.7-18. - Retention of records.
Section 5-20.7-19. - Standards of practice.
Section 5-20.7-20. - Revocation or suspension of certification or license.
Section 5-20.7-21. - Violations — Penalties.
Section 5-20.7-22. - Hearing before revocation or suspension; refusal of certification or licensing.
Section 5-20.7-23. - Severability.
Section 5-20.7-24. - Mortgage loan appraisers — Relationship with lending institution.
Section 5-20.7-25. - Effect of federal law.
Section 5-20.7-26. - Order to cease unsafe practices — Appeal.