Maryland § 16-5B-15
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-5B-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-5B-15.
(a) An appraisal management company may not change a completed appraisal report submitted by an appraiser by:
(1) permanently removing the appraiser’s signature or seal; or
(2) adding information to, or removing information from, the appraisal report with an intent to change the valuation conclusion.
(b) (1) An appraisal management company may not require an appraiser to provide the appraisal management company with the appraiser’s digital signature or seal.
(2) Subject to the restrictions in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, an appraiser may voluntarily provide the appraiser’s digital signature to another person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-5B-15
What does Maryland Code § 16-5B-15 cover?
Section 16-5B-15 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 16-5B-15?
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