MN SF3556

Eliminates the requirement for real estate appraiser license applicants to submit a fingerprint card as part of the application process.

Retains the requirement for applicants to consent to a criminal history record check and pay associated fees with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Removes provisions allowing the commissioner to contract for fingerprint collection and transmission services and related contractor fees.

Removes the authorization for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to exchange applicant fingerprints with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for national criminal history records.

Applies to applicants seeking both initial and renewal real estate appraiser licenses.