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A Georgia licensee working for a property management company discovers that their supervising broker has been systematically steering families with children away from certain apartment complexes. Under Georgia law, what enforcement action could GREC take against the broker?

Correct Answer

B) Suspend or revoke the broker's license and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation

Correct: Under O.C.G.A. § 43-40-30, GREC has authority to suspend or revoke licenses and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation for fair housing violations including steering. Why not A: Steering is actual discrimination and warrants more than a warning. Why not C: Fair housing violations are serious and require disciplinary action beyond education. Why not D: GREC does not have authority to transfer licensees between brokers.

Answer Options
A
Issue a warning letter only since no actual discrimination occurred
B
Suspend or revoke the broker's license and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation
C
Require additional fair housing education but no other penalties
D
Transfer supervision of the licensee to another broker

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