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Sales associate Kevin has been affiliated with Broker Lynn for three years. Lynn decides to close her brokerage and surrender her principal broker license to KREC, effective immediately. Kevin has an active listing with a seller and an active buyer representation agreement. Under Kentucky law, what is the most accurate description of Kevin's license status and his ability to continue working the active transactions?

Correct Answer

A) Kevin's license automatically becomes inactive, and he may not perform any brokerage activities until he affiliates with a new principal broker

Under KRS Chapter 324, a sales associate's license is tied to their principal broker. When a principal broker surrenders or loses their license, affiliated licensees' licenses become inactive because they no longer have a supervising principal broker under whom they can legally operate. Kevin cannot perform brokerage activities — including working his active listing or buyer representation — until he affiliates with a new licensed principal broker and his license is returned to active status through KREC.

Answer Options
A
Kevin's license automatically becomes inactive, and he may not perform any brokerage activities until he affiliates with a new principal broker
B
Kevin's license remains active for 30 days, during which he may complete both transactions independently before affiliating with a new broker
C
Kevin may immediately affiliate with a new principal broker and transfer his active transactions, with no interruption in his license authority
D
Kevin's license is automatically revoked when his principal broker's license is surrendered, and he must reapply for a new license

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