(1) On or after December 31, 2001, it shall be a Class B misdemeanor for any individual to perform an appraisal or provide appraisal services as defined in the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., without holding a registration, license, or certificate except as provided in § 17-14-104.
(2) A person shall not be excluded from obtaining a registration, license, or certification based solely upon membership or lack of membership in any particular appraisal organization.