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For the Rhode Island state portion, how should a candidate analyze a principal broker receives a commission owed to an affiliated licensee or cooperating broker?

Correct Answer

C) Unless a written agreement provides otherwise, payment is due no later than ten calendar days after the principal broker receives the commission

230-RICR-30-20-2 § 2.21 requires commission accounting and payment no later than ten calendar days after receipt unless a written agreement provides otherwise. Source basis: Rhode Island Department of State official regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2 § 2.21 and R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-14; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The timing or written-policy requirement is optional if the transaction closed.
B
A team may be paid as if it were the licensed person.
C
Unless a written agreement provides otherwise, payment is due no later than ten calendar days after the principal broker receives the commission
D
The salesperson may collect compensation directly from any party to the transaction.

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