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Appraiser Certification Program

South Dakota Laws, Rules and Standards

South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) Authorizing and Enforced by this Program

SDCL 36-21B Updated: Effective July 1, 2020

Administrative Rule of South Dakota (ARSD) Authorizing and Regulated

and Enforced by this Program

ARSD 20:14 Updated: Effective Nov. 22, 2022

Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Administrative Rule of South Dakota (ARSD) 20:14:06:01 requires an appraisal be prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). We recommend you obtain a copy of the USPAP, available from:

The Appraisal Foundation Distribution Center
PO Box 381
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0381
800.348.2831

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