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A California listing broker receives a complaint from a buyer alleging fraud by one of the broker's salespersons. The DRE investigates and finds sufficient evidence. Under California's disciplinary process, which of the following actions may the DRE Commissioner take?

Correct Answer

A) Revoke or suspend the salesperson's license and impose conditions for reinstatement

Under California Business and Professions Code §10100 et seq., the DRE Commissioner has the authority to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a real estate license. The Commissioner may also impose conditions for reinstatement, require additional education, or place the licensee on probation. These are administrative remedies, not criminal penalties.

Answer Options
A
Revoke or suspend the salesperson's license and impose conditions for reinstatement
B
Impose criminal penalties including imprisonment on the salesperson
C
Award monetary damages to the injured buyer from the broker's trust account
D
Transfer the salesperson's license to another brokerage as a disciplinary measure

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Key Terms:

DRE_disciplinelicense_revocationcommissioner_authorityB&P_10100

Related Concepts

A legal relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in business transactions with third parties.

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

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