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The Colorado Real Estate Commission receives a complaint that broker David Chen has been operating as an independent broker without meeting the experience requirements. After an investigation, a hearing officer recommends license suspension. David disagrees with the recommendation and wants to challenge it. What is David's proper course of action?

Correct Answer

B) Request a review by the full Colorado Real Estate Commission before seeking judicial review in district court

Under the Colorado Administrative Procedure Act (C.R.S. § 24-4-105), when a hearing officer issues an initial decision in a disciplinary proceeding, the affected party may request review by the full agency — in this case, the Colorado Real Estate Commission — before pursuing judicial review. After the Commission issues a final order, David may then seek judicial review in Colorado district court. This two-step process (agency review, then court review) is the proper administrative appeals path.

Answer Options
A
File an appeal directly with the Colorado Supreme Court within 30 days of the hearing officer's recommendation
B
Request a review by the full Colorado Real Estate Commission before seeking judicial review in district court
C
File a complaint with the Colorado Department of Justice to overturn the hearing officer's decision
D
Submit a written protest to the Colorado Governor's office requesting executive intervention

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