9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES

 

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER RULES Rule Set 2012-021 LR

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012

2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan Conference Room 3, 1st Floor, 10:00 AM

 

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the Bureau of Commercial Services, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan in Conference Room 3 at 10:00 a.m.  The hearing will be held to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Administrative Rules for Real Estate Appraisers.

 

The proposed rule set (2012-021 LR) will revise the current rules to update the citation of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).  These standards are revised bi-annually by the Appraisal Standards Board to establish generally accepted standards for the appraisal profession.  The 2012-13 edition of the USPAP will be valid for two years, effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

 

These rules are promulgated by authority conferred on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by sections 205, 308, 2605, and 2617 of 1980 PA 299, being MCL 339.205, 339.308, 339.2605,

and 339.2617; and, Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2008-4, being MCL 445.2001, MCL 445.2011, and MCL 445.2025.  These rules will take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

The rules (2012-021 LR) are published on the Office of Regulatory Reinvention’s website at www.michigan.gov/orr and in the October 1, 2012 issue of the Michigan Register.  Comments may be submitted to the following address by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, October 26, 2012.  Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:

 

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Stephani Fleming, Bureau of Commercial Services

P.O. Box 30018 - Lansing, MI 48909-7518 Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

 

The hearing site is accessible, including handicap parking.  People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations in order to participate in the hearing (such as information in alternative formats) should contact the Bureau at 517-373-9871 at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.  Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.  Information at this meeting will be presented by speakers and printed handouts.