California § 22317 - On any loan made that is secured by real property, an appraisal fee not to exceed

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§ 22317. On any loan made that is secured by real property, an appraisal fee not to exceed

On any loan made that is secured by real property, an appraisal fee not to exceed the actual cost of the appraisal may be charged by the licensee if a written appraisal is provided to the licensee by a qualified appraiser. Only one fee for appraising the same real property may be collected unless the borrower has obtained a new or additional loan and more than one year has elapsed since the prior appraisal. The fee is not included in charges as defined in this division or in determining the maximum charges that may be made under this article.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22317

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22317 cover?

Section 22317 ("On any loan made that is secured by real property, an appraisal fee not to exceed") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 22317?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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