Oregon Appraiser Law

VEHICLE APPRAISERS

 

      819.480 Vehicle appraiser certificate; rules. (1) A person who is issued a vehicle appraiser certificate by the Department of Transportation under this section is qualified to appraise any vehicle, including vehicles for sale under ORS 819.210 and 819.220.

      (2) The department shall establish rules to provide for issuance of vehicle appraiser certificates under this section. Rules adopted by the department under this section shall provide for all of the following:

      (a) A method of ascertaining the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct vehicle appraisals in accordance with the rules of the department and generally accepted methods of appraisal.

      (b) A system for issuance of vehicle appraiser certificates to persons who qualify under the rules of the department.

      (c) Procedures and grounds for revocation or suspension of vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section if the department determines the person holding the certificate has violated the rules adopted by the department.

      (d) A procedure for renewal of vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section.

      (3) The department may establish rules to adopt educational requirements for issuance or renewal of vehicle appraiser certificates.

      (4) Vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section are subject to the following:

      (a) A certificate shall expire three years from the date of issuance unless renewed according to the rules of the department.

      (b) The department shall not issue a vehicle appraiser certificate to a person until the person has paid the fee for issuance of a vehicle appraiser certificate under ORS 822.700.

      (c) The department shall not renew a vehicle appraiser certificate issued under this section until the holder has paid the fee for renewal of a vehicle appraiser certificate under ORS 822.700. [Formerly 819.230]

 

      819.482 Acting as vehicle appraiser without certificate; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of acting as a vehicle appraiser without a certificate if the person does not hold a vehicle appraiser certificate issued under ORS 819.480 and the person, for consideration, issues an opinion as to the value of a vehicle.

      (2) This section does not apply to:

      (a) A person who holds a vehicle dealer certificate issued or renewed under ORS 822.020 or 822.040 and who appraises vehicles in the operation of the vehicle dealer’s business;

      (b) A person from another jurisdiction who holds a vehicle appraiser certificate requiring qualifications substantially similar to qualifications required for the certification of a vehicle appraiser in this state;

      (c) An insurance adjuster authorized to do business under ORS 744.505 or 744.515; or

      (d) A person licensed or certified to appraise real estate under ORS 674.310 and who appraises the value of manufactured structures.

      (3) The offense described in this section, acting as a vehicle appraiser without a certificate, is a Class A violation. [2007 c.630 §2]