Section 5.01 - General Requirements264 CMR 5.01 does not apply to temporary licenses. Criteria for such levels of licensure are contained in 264 CMR 7.00: Special Classification of License/Certificate.
(1) Each applicant for licensure or certification must:(a) demonstrate that he or she is of good moral character with a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity;(b) meet the requirements for the level of license or certificate for which he or she is applying; and(c) successfully undergo any background screening mandated by the AQB in accordance with federal law, 12 U.S.C. 3345(a).(2) Individuals applying for a license or certificate may be awarded primary education credit for primary education classroom hours previously credited in an application for a different level license or certificate.(3) Credit awarded in fulfilling continuing education renewal requirements may also be awarded to satisfy primary education requirements when an individual seeks a different level license or certificate than that held, provided that the educational offering meets the criteria for primary education.(4) In accordance with federal law, 12 U.S.C. 3345(a), and mandated by the AQB, all applicants for licensure or certification shall be subject to new and additional AQB requirements. It shall be the responsibility of each applicant to ensure compliance with any and all criteria published by the Appraisal Foundation in force and effect, including the AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and Interpretations pursuant to federal law, 12 U.S.C. 3345(a).Amended by Mass Register Issue 1323, eff. 10/7/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1416, eff. 5/1/2020.