1. (a) The Commission, in accordance with the State budget, may employ:

   1. (1) a general staff; and
   2. (2) an investigative staff to conduct investigations.

2. (b) While employed by the Commission, an individual may not:

   1. (1) be licensed in any state as a real estate appraiser or home inspector;
   2. (2) engage in any act for which a license is required under this title; or
   3. (3) in connection with any real estate appraisal transaction or home inspection engagement, directly or indirectly receive or become entitled to receive any compensation, fee, or perquisite.

Added by Acts 1990, c. 594. Renumbered from Business Occupations and Professions § 15.5-207 by Acts 1994, c. 3, § 13, eff. Feb. 28, 1994. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 470, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.