Section SPS 85.240 - Background checks(1) Except for candidates for a reciprocal credential under s. SPS 85.230(2m), all candidates for licensed or certified appraiser credentials shall undergo background screening in accordance with s. 440.03(13) (c), Stats. The board may not issue a licensed or certified appraiser credential if any of the following applies: (a) The applicant has had an appraiser license or certification revoked, or surrendered for cause, in any governmental jurisdiction within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application.(b) The applicant has been convicted of, or plead guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony substantially related to the practice of real estate appraisal. This paragraph does not apply if the felony involved an act other than fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering and the conviction or plea occurred before the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application.(c) The applicant has failed to demonstrate character and general fitness such as to command the confidence of the community and to warrant a determination that the appraiser will operate honestly and fairly.(2) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., an applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a conviction record shall provide the department with all related information necessary for the department to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of real estate appraisal.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 85.240
CR 14-016: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-5.Amended by,Wisconsin Register December 2014 No. 708, eff.1/1/2015.Amended by, CR 18-104: am. (1) (a), (b) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1/1/2020Amended by, CR 20-086: am. (1) (intro.) Register August 2021 No. 788, eff. 9/1/2021