Reduces State Real Estate Appraiser Board membership and prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals.

This bill reduces the membership of the State Real Estate Appraiser Board from 11 to 7 members. The Governor will appoint members upon recommendation from the Senate President and Speaker of the General Assembly. The bill also prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals, directing the Department of Law and Public Safety to investigate complaints. If discrimination is found, the Department will direct the Board to take disciplinary action, including voiding the appraisal, requiring restitution, and imposing civil penalties.

Reduces State Real Estate Appraiser Board membership and prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals.

This bill reduces the membership of the State Real Estate Appraiser Board from 11 to 7 members. The Governor will appoint members upon recommendation from the Senate President and Speaker of the General Assembly. The bill also prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals, directing the Department of Law and Public Safety to investigate complaints. If discrimination is found, the Department will direct the Board to take disciplinary action, including voiding the appraisal, requiring restitution, and imposing civil penalties.