When does a jurisdictional exception occur in an appraisal assignment?

A jurisdictional exception occurs in an appraisal assignment when a law precludes compliance with a part of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This situation arises when a specific law or regulation in a jurisdiction prevents an appraiser from adhering to certain provisions of USPAP. In such cases, the appraiser must comply with the local law, which can override portions of USPAP to ensure that the appraisal is aligned with legal requirements.

This concept is essential because it acknowledges that while USPAP provides a framework for ethical and competent practice, there are circumstances where legal obligations take precedence. Understanding this allows appraisers to navigate potential conflicts between federal, state, and local laws while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

The other choices refer to different situations that do not constitute jurisdictional exceptions. The need for record-keeping prescribed by a state law is an operational guideline that appraisers must follow—it does not conflict with USPAP. Choosing to reject an assignment is a matter of the appraiser's discretion and professional judgment, while conflicting instructions from a client pertain more to communication and clarity in the appraisal process, not to legal obligations that would lead to a jurisdictional exception.