Upon receipt of a sworn complaint against any person who is a trainee, licensed or certified under the Real Estate Appraisers Act, the board may administratively evaluate the complaint to determine whether sufficient information of a potential violation of board statute or rules, or the national uniform standards of professional appraisal practice (USPAP) exists to pursue investigation and possible formal disciplinary action. Upon receipt of a complaint, the board may:

1. A. evaluate or investigate the alleged violations;
2. B. refer the matter to the complaint committee; or

3. C. dispose of a complaint if it determines that there is insufficient information, lack of probable cause, lack of jurisdiction or if the complaint is determined to be frivolous.

   [10/1/1997; 16.62.13.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 62.13.8, 9/13/2004; A, 1/1/2015; A, 10/30/2021]