(a) The board may issue a temporary permit to perform one specific assignment relating to the appraisal of real estate or real property in this state to an applicant who:

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-38-19

  • Board: means the real estate appraiser licensing and certification board established by the provisions of this article. See West Virginia Code 30-38-3
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Real estate: means an identified parcel or tract of land, including improvements, if any. See West Virginia Code 30-38-3
  • Real estate appraiser: means a person who engages in real estate appraisal activity for a fee or other valuable consideration. See West Virginia Code 30-38-3
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(1) Completes an application;

(2) Pays a nonrefundable application fee;

(3) Provides an irrevocable consent that service of process upon him or her may be made by service of process to the Secretary of State if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as a real estate appraiser in this state, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, effect personal service upon the applicant; and

(4) Meets the requirements for a temporary permit as established by the board by legislative rule.

(b) The temporary permit is subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth by the board by legislative rule.