Subdivision 1.Definition.

For the purposes of this section, “valuation bias” means to explicitly, implicitly, or structurally select and apply data to an appraisal methodology or technique in a biased manner that harms a protected class, as defined by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended.

Subd. 2.Education.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 82B.25

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

A real property appraiser shall provide to the commissioner evidence of satisfactory completion of a continuing education course on the valuation bias of real property. An appraiser licensed after September 1, 2021, must complete the course required by this section prior to the appraiser’s first license renewal.