CAMA standards and system compliance certification

(a) The Assessment Coordination Division will be responsible for providing uniform specifications (standards) for computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) software systems to be operated within the State of Arkansas.

(b) The division shall:

(1) Submit any proposed amendments to the CAMA standards to all providers having certified CAMA systems operating within the state; and

(2) Allow a reasonable time for comment.
(c)(1) The proposals shall then be considered by the CAMA Compliance and Certification Advisory Board.

(2) If the proposals are approved by the board and the Director of the Assessment Coordination Division they shall be incorporated into the standards.
(d)(1) Every CAMA system must be tested annually to determine if the system is in compliance with the standards.
(2)(A) Systems that are in compliance will be certified by the director.

(B) Systems that are not certified will not be allowed to be used by any county or appraisal contractor within any county of the state for the purpose of property reappraisal.

(3) Use of a nonapproved system will result in a finding by the division of noncompliance and reimbursement will cease.