Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 40-60-36 - Approval of courses, educational providers and instructors; instructor workshops(A) The board shall establish and publish standards relevant to the approval and conduct of appraiser education required by this chapter.(B) The board shall review, approve, and regulate educational courses required by this chapter and providers and instructors of these courses including, but not limited to, accredited colleges, universities, private business entities, organizations, schools, associations, individuals, and institutions.(C) The board may deny, publicly or privately reprimand, fine, suspend, or revoke the approval of an education provider or instructor if the board finds that the education provider or instructor has violated or failed to satisfy the provisions of this chapter or the regulations and standards promulgated pursuant to this chapter.(D) Application by providers seeking approval to offer and conduct educational instruction or application by instructors must be made on a form prescribed by the board and accompanied by applicable fees not less than sixty days before a course offering and must be approved by the board before the commencement of any instruction.(E) If an application for provider, instructor, or course is not approved, the reason must be detailed, and the applicant must be given thirty days to respond.(F) Upon approval, certificates must be issued to providers, courses, and instructors to be renewed biennially.(G) Approved courses must be taught by approved instructors who are qualified and have demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter to be taught as well as the ability to teach.(H) Providers must report completed continuing education of licensees within fourteen days of course completion as required by the board.Amended by 2024 S.C. Acts, Act No. 196 (HB 3278),s 8, eff. 5/21/2024.Amended by 2016 S.C. Acts, Act No. 243 (HB 5023), s 5, eff. 6/5/2016.Amended by 2014 S.C. Acts, Act No. 180 (HB 4644), s 6, eff. 5/16/2014.2006 Act No. 257, Section 1.