Iowa Code 543D.15 – Use of term
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 543D.15
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Signature: includes an electronic signature as defined in section 554D. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
543D.15 Use of term.
1. a. The title “”certified real estate appraiser””, “”associate real estate appraiser””, or any
other like title shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold the certificate or registration, as applicable, and shall not be used in connection with or as part of the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, or group, or in a manner that it may be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, other business entity, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate or registration.
b. In connection with an appraisal assignment performed on real estate located in this state, the title “”certified real estate appraiser””, “”associate real estate appraiser””, or any other like title, including a title that suggests an individual is licensed or certified under the laws of this state or another state, shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold a certificate or registration under this chapter.
2. The term “”associate real estate appraiser”” shall only be used to refer to individuals who do not yet fully meet the requirements for certification but who provide significant input into the appraisal development under the direction of a certified appraiser.
3. A certificate shall not be issued under this chapter to a firm, corporation, partnership, group, or other business entity.
89 Acts, ch 290, §15
CS89, §117B.15
C93, §543D.15
2021 Acts, ch 159, §6
Referred to in §543D.21
1. a. The title “”certified real estate appraiser””, “”associate real estate appraiser””, or any
other like title shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold the certificate or registration, as applicable, and shall not be used in connection with or as part of the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, or group, or in a manner that it may be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, other business entity, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate or registration.
b. In connection with an appraisal assignment performed on real estate located in this state, the title “”certified real estate appraiser””, “”associate real estate appraiser””, or any other like title, including a title that suggests an individual is licensed or certified under the laws of this state or another state, shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold a certificate or registration under this chapter.
2. The term “”associate real estate appraiser”” shall only be used to refer to individuals who do not yet fully meet the requirements for certification but who provide significant input into the appraisal development under the direction of a certified appraiser.
3. A certificate shall not be issued under this chapter to a firm, corporation, partnership, group, or other business entity.
89 Acts, ch 290, §15
CS89, §117B.15
C93, §543D.15
2021 Acts, ch 159, §6
Referred to in §543D.21