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The California Department of Real Estate files a formal accusation against a broker alleging multiple violations of the Business and Professions Code. What is the broker's primary right under California's administrative disciplinary process?

Correct Answer

B) To request a hearing before an administrative law judge under the Administrative Procedure Act

Under California Government Code §11500 et seq. (the Administrative Procedure Act) and Business and Professions Code §10100, a licensee who receives a formal accusation from the DRE has the right to request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ conducts the evidentiary hearing, weighs testimony and evidence, and issues a proposed decision. The DRE Commissioner then reviews that proposed decision and may adopt, modify, or reject it before a final order is issued.

Answer Options
A
To request that the accusation be reviewed and dismissed by the DRE Commissioner before any formal proceedings begin
B
To request a hearing before an administrative law judge under the Administrative Procedure Act
C
To transfer the matter to civil court if the alleged violations also constitute a breach of contract
D
To postpone the proceedings indefinitely by filing a writ of mandate in Superior Court

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Related Concepts

A relationship where a listing broker authorizes other brokers to act as agents of the seller, extending the seller's agency relationship to cooperating brokers.

A non-agency relationship where the broker facilitates a real estate transaction without representing either party, owing limited duties of honesty, fairness, and competence to both.

The legal principle that holds a broker responsible for the actions of their agents and employees performed within the scope of the agency relationship.

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