(A) The department shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided in this chapter and Section 40-1-80.
(B) If a complaint filed with the board involves an appraisal report that varies from a sales, lease, or exchange price, the board may decline to conduct an investigation.
(C) The board is prohibited from conducting an investigation based solely on a dispute over the value of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
(D) A person aggrieved by a final action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160 and the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 257, Section 1; 2014 Act No. 180 (H.4644), Section 9, eff May 16, 2014; 2016 Act No. 243 (H.5023), Section 7, eff June 5, 2016.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1991 Act No. 12, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 143, Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 938; 1994 Act No. 385, Section 22; 2000 Act No. 335, Section 1; 1976 Code Sections 40-60-160, 40-60-150.
Effect of Amendment
2014 Act No. 180, Section 9, in subsection (A), inserted "this chapter and".
2016 Act No. 243, Section 7, deleted former (D), relating to stay or supersedeas; redesignated former (E) as (D); and in (D), inserted reference to the Administrative Procedures Act.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 60 - South Carolina Real Estate Appraiser License And Certification Act
Section 40-60-5. Citation and application of chapter; conflict with Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40.
Section 40-60-10. South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board.
Section 40-60-20. Definitions.
Section 40-60-30. License requirement; exceptions.
Section 40-60-31. Qualifications.
Section 40-60-32. Application forms.
Section 40-60-33. Educational and applicable experience requirements.
Section 40-60-35. Continuing education requirements; exceptions.
Section 40-60-36. Approval of courses, educational providers and instructors; instructor workshops.
Section 40-60-70. Code of ethics.
Section 40-60-80. Investigation of complaints and violations; stays; appeal.
Section 40-60-90. Power to administer oaths.
Section 40-60-100. Restraining orders and cease and desist orders.
Section 40-60-110. Grounds for denying license or taking disciplinary action.
Section 40-60-115. Board jurisdiction.
Section 40-60-130. Grounds for denial of license or discipline.
Section 40-60-140. License denial based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-60-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-60-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.
Section 40-60-180. Collection of costs and fines.
Section 40-60-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings; privileged communications.
Section 40-60-200. Advertising or engaging in business of appraising without license; penalties.
Section 40-60-210. Injunctive relief; fine.
Section 40-60-220. Continuation of existing licenses.
Section 40-60-230. Severability.
Section 40-60-310. Short title.
Section 40-60-320. Definitions.
Section 40-60-330. Registration; requirements.
Section 40-60-340. Exclusions from registration requirements.
Section 40-60-350. Renewal of registrations.
Section 40-60-380. Designation of a controlling person; notification of changes.
Section 40-60-400. Certification or licensure required for employees and independent contractors.
Section 40-60-410. Good standing with board required for certified or licensed appraisers.
Section 40-60-420. Record-keeping requirements for registration renewal.
Section 40-60-430. Criminal background checks for appraisers.
Section 40-60-450. Payment for completions of an appraisal or valuation assignment.
Section 40-60-460. Appraiser's consent required to modify report; use of appraisal reports.
Section 40-60-470. Disciplinary action for violations of this article.
Section 40-60-480. Investigations and disciplinary proceedings; notice requirements.
Section 40-60-490. Board authorized to issue restraining orders.
Section 40-60-500. Jurisdiction.
Section 40-60-510. Grounds for denial of registration.
Section 40-60-520. Denial of registration; prior criminal conviction.
Section 40-60-530. Voluntary surrender of registration; public disclosure.
Section 40-60-540. Review of board decision by the Administrative Law Court.
Section 40-60-550. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings; communications privileged.