Maine § 14038. - Trainee real property appraiser

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 14038. — Trainee real property appraiser, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14038.. Trainee real property appraiser

1.  Scope of license.  A trainee real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise properties pursuant to this section under the supervision of a certified residential real property appraiser or a certified general real property appraiser. The trainee may appraise properties that the supervising certified residential real property appraiser or certified general real property appraiser is permitted by this chapter to appraise and is qualified to appraise.

2.  Professional qualifications.  An applicant for a trainee real property appraiser license must meet the licensing requirements established by the appraiser qualifications board. An applicant must satisfactorily complete:

A. Seventy-five creditable class hours as specified in the appraiser qualifications board's required core curriculum, which must include the 15-hour national uniform standards of professional appraisal practice course, within 5 years of the date of application for licensure; and   [PL 2013, c. 547, §14 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

B. A supervisory appraiser and trainee appraiser course as specified by the appraiser qualifications board.   [PL 2013, c. 547, §14 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 547, §19 (AFF).]

3.  Filing with board. 

4.  Number of supervisors.  A trainee real property appraiser may have more than one supervising certified residential real property appraiser or certified general real property appraiser.

5.  Limited license term.  A trainee real property appraiser license may only be renewed for 5 annual terms. After 6 years, the trainee is not eligible for license renewal but must qualify as a new applicant.

6.  Effective date. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 14038.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 14038. cover?

Section 14038. ("Trainee real property appraiser") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 14038.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 14038." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maine law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.

How does Maine § 14038. apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

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