Section 36.203. Application process

(a) Application forms. Application forms for certification as a Pennsylvania evaluator may be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Board, Post Office Box 2649, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-2649, [phone].

(b) Application fee. The application form shall be accompanied by the fee for certification as a Pennsylvania evaluator as set forth in § 36.6 (relating to fees). The application fee is nonrefundable. Payment shall be in the form of a personal check or money order payable to the ‘‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.’’

(c) Approved applications. An approved application will be valid for 1 year from the date of approval. If an applicant does not pass the certification examination within this 1-year period, the applicant’s application will be considered to have been withdrawn. If the applicant wishes to take the examination after 1 year from the date of approval, a new application, along with the required fee, shall be reviewed on the basis of statutes and regulations in effect at the time the new application is received by the Board.

(d) Disapproved applications. An applicant whose application has been disapproved by the Board will be notified in writing of the reasons for the disapproval and will have 1 year from the date of disapproval to correct the deficiencies or to file a request for reconsideration. A request for reconsideration shall give the reason for the applicant’s request, shall be accompanied by documentary materials not previously submitted which the applicant wishes the Board to consider and may include a request for an informal interview with the Board. If a request for reconsideration is denied or an applicant is unable to correct the deficiencies which resulted in disapproval of the application within 1 year from the date of disapproval, a new application, along with the required fee, shall be submitted to the Board. An applicant’s new application will be reviewed on the basis of statutes and regulations in effect at the time that the new application is received by the Board.

The provisions of this § 36.203 amended October 25, 1996, effective October 26, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5104. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (201937).

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The provisions of this § 36.203 amended under section 3 of the Assessors Certification Act (63 P. S. § 458.3).