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A BC licensee is found to have engaged in conduct unbecoming a licensee. Under RESA's disciplinary process, what range of sanctions can BCFSA impose?

Correct Answer

D) Reprimand, licence conditions, suspension, cancellation, and/or administrative penalties up to prescribed maximums

Under RESA, BCFSA's disciplinary powers include issuing reprimands, imposing conditions or restrictions on a licence, suspending or cancelling a licence, ordering the licensee to pay administrative penalties (fines), and requiring the licensee to complete education courses. BCFSA cannot impose imprisonment; criminal matters are referred to law enforcement.

Answer Options
A
Only a verbal reprimand, because BCFSA's role is educational and it cannot remove a licence
B
Imprisonment of up to 5 years, imposed directly by BCFSA as the regulator under RESA
C
Mandatory community service only, since BCFSA sanctions are meant to be restorative rather than punitive
D
Reprimand, licence conditions, suspension, cancellation, and/or administrative penalties up to prescribed maximums

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BCFSA disciplineRESA sanctionslicence suspensionadministrative penaltylicence cancellation
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