15-7-106. Courses of instruction, examination, and certification -- additional courses. (1) The department shall offer courses in the principles, methods, and techniques of appraising for property tax purposes property in three fields:

(a) residential property;

(b) agricultural land; and

(c) commercial and industrial property.

(2) The department shall conduct an examination for those who have completed a course of instruction in any of the three fields listed in subsection (1).

(3) A person may not take the examination for appraising commercial and industrial property unless the person holds a certificate in appraising residential property.

(4) The department may schedule and conduct other courses within the state for appraisers, assessors, and department personnel for training in the following subjects:

(a) personal property assessment;

(b) property tax administration; and

(c) personnel management, fiscal management, public relations, professional ethics, and related management principles.

(5) The department shall issue a certificate to each appraiser, assessor, or other person successfully completing a course of instruction and passing an examination in any of the fields provided for in subsection (1) or any subject provided for in subsection (4).