MN HF593

Requires initial appraiser license applicants to consent to criminal history record checks, submit fingerprints, and pay associated federal and state fees.

Classifies disciplinary action data for real estate appraisers as private data after five years, except for actions involving license denial, suspension, revocation, or violations of specific statutes.

Defines inquiries not resulting in disciplinary action as non-formal complaints, limiting their classification and disclosure requirements.

Establishes a six-year statute of limitations for private civil actions against appraisers, except when fraud or intentional misrepresentation is alleged.

Permits the commissioner to share disciplinary data with state appraiser licensing agencies and federal authorities regardless of data classification restrictions.