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Over the course of his career, a licensed Alabama broker named Gerald has been the subject of multiple Recovery Fund claims. After payments are made from the Alabama Real Estate Recovery Fund totaling $150,000 attributable to Gerald's fraudulent conduct, what automatically happens to Gerald's real estate license?

Correct Answer

B) Gerald's license is automatically suspended until the Recovery Fund is fully repaid.

Under Code of Alabama §34-27-31, when a payment is made from the Alabama Real Estate Recovery Fund on behalf of a licensee, that licensee's license is automatically suspended. The suspension remains in effect until the licensee fully repays the Recovery Fund, including interest. This automatic suspension is a statutory consequence and does not require a separate AREC disciplinary hearing.

Answer Options
A
Gerald's license is placed on probation for two years by AREC.
B
Gerald's license is automatically suspended until the Recovery Fund is fully repaid.
C
Gerald receives a formal written reprimand from AREC but retains his license.
D
Gerald's license is revoked permanently with no possibility of reinstatement.

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