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An Alberta real estate associate's licence was terminated after they missed the renewal deadline without completing a required re-licensing education program. Ten months later they apply to return to the same sector. Under the RECA Rules, what must they do before applying?

Correct Answer

B) Complete the education required to renew a licence before applying

Rule 16(4) exempts an individual who was licensed in the same sector within the last 36 months from the education and examination requirements for new licensees. Rule 16(5), however, requires that person to meet all education requirements that are required to renew a licence before applying, so the missed re-licensing program must be completed first.

Answer Options
A
Retake the full pre-licensing education and the licensing examination
B
Complete the education required to renew a licence before applying
C
Wait until 36 months have passed since the termination before applying
D
Nothing, because anyone returning within 36 months is exempt from all education

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Rule 16(5) states that, despite the exemption in Rule 16(4), a licensee must meet all education requirements required to renew a licence before applying to renew in a sector they were licensed in within the last 36 months. The associate must complete the missed re-licensing education first.

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Rule 16(4)Rule 16(5)36 monthsre-licensing educationreinstatement
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