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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Requirement.--Upon a determination under section 6105(b)(1)(ii) (relating to acquisition determination), the land shall be appraised by a certified independent real estate appraiser selected by the department.
(b) Procedure.--
(1) The appraiser must swear or affirm before an officer authorized to administer oaths:
(i) faithfully to perform the duties prescribed in this section; and
(ii) that the appraiser is not directly or indirectly interested in the application.
(2) The appraiser shall determine the value of the real estate, taking into consideration soil, timber, fisheries, minerals, location and other natural characteristics of the land. In the case of improved land, the value of the improvements not made by the Commonwealth may not be included in the valuation.
(3) The appraiser shall prepare and transmit the appraisal to the department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 68 Pa.C.S.A. Real and Personal Property § 6107. Appraisals - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-68-pacsa-real-and-personal-property/pa-csa-sect-68-6107/
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