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Celeste is a licensed salesperson in Louisiana. Her sponsoring broker's license is revoked by the LREC. Celeste has not committed any violations herself. What is the immediate effect on Celeste's license under Louisiana law?

Correct Answer

A) Celeste's license becomes inactive and she may not perform brokerage activities until she affiliates with a new sponsoring broker.

Under Louisiana Real Estate License Law and LREC regulations, a salesperson's license is tied to their sponsoring broker. When the sponsoring broker's license is revoked or otherwise terminated, the salesperson's license becomes inactive. The salesperson may not engage in any brokerage activities until they affiliate with a new licensed sponsoring broker and their license is reactivated under that broker.

Answer Options
A
Celeste's license becomes inactive and she may not perform brokerage activities until she affiliates with a new sponsoring broker.
B
Celeste's license is automatically transferred to the nearest available licensed broker in her area.
C
Celeste may continue working independently for up to 30 days while she finds a new broker.
D
Celeste's license is automatically revoked along with her broker's license.

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