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Broker Gina is explaining Connecticut trust account compliance to her newly hired salesperson. She lists several scenarios involving trust account management. Which of the following scenarios does NOT constitute a violation of Connecticut trust account law?

Correct Answer

A) Gina deposits her own $500 into the trust account to cover a bank service fee and then withdraws it the following week

Option A does NOT constitute a violation. Connecticut law (CGS § 20-324e) and CREC regulations permit a broker to deposit a small amount of the broker's own funds into the trust account for the sole purpose of covering bank service charges or minimum balance requirements. This is a recognized exception to the general prohibition on commingling. The broker must track these funds separately and withdraw them promptly once no longer needed for that purpose.

Answer Options
A
Gina deposits her own $500 into the trust account to cover a bank service fee and then withdraws it the following week
B
Gina transfers $2,000 from the trust account to her operating account to cover an unexpected payroll shortage, planning to return it within 24 hours
C
Gina deposits a buyer's $10,000 earnest money check into the trust account four banking days after receiving it
D
Gina maintains a trust account at a federally insured Connecticut bank and keeps individual ledger records for each client's funds

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