(a) General rule.-- Except as provided under subsection (b), an action to recover damages against a real estate appraiser arising out of the appraiser's real estate appraisal activity shall be brought within five years after the date the appraisal was conducted. (b) Exception.-- An action to recover damages against a real estate appraiser under subsection (a) may be filed more than five years after the date the appraisal was conducted if: (1) there is evidence of fraud or intentional misrepresentation on the part of the real estate appraiser; or (2) the appraisal was performed for a consumer as part of the purchase or sale of single-family residential real property not involving a lender. SUBCHAPTER C CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS Sec. 5551. No limitation applicable. 5552. Other offenses. 5553. Summary offenses involving vehicles. 5554. Tolling of statute. Prior Crimes and Offenses. Section 25(c) of Act 142 of 1976 provided that the period of limitations specified in Act 142 with respect to crimes and offenses shall not apply to crimes and offenses committed before the effective date of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and the prior statutes of limitation are hereby continued in force as to such crimes and offenses.
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