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A Rhode Island principal broker reviews a licensee disaffiliates from a brokerage. Which answer follows Rhode Island law?

Correct Answer

A) The licensee does not return the license unless it has been revoked or the licensee wishes to surrender it

230-RICR-30-20-2 § 2.10 states that licensees are not required to return their license unless revoked or surrendered. Source basis: Rhode Island Department of State official regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2 §§ 2.5-2.13 and 2.30, plus R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-20.5-4, 5-20.5-11, and 5-20.5-25 where applicable; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The licensee does not return the license unless it has been revoked or the licensee wishes to surrender it
B
The applicant or licensee may ignore the rule if a principal broker later approves the file.
C
The rule applies only to broker applicants and never to salespersons.
D
A private school or brokerage policy can replace the Department requirement.

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