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Grace holds an active Massachusetts salesperson license. During her current renewal cycle, she was convicted of a felony involving fraud. She completed her 12 hours of CE and submitted her renewal application on time. Which of the following best describes BORREBS's authority in this situation?

Correct Answer

B) BORREBS may deny her renewal application based on the felony conviction, as it has authority to deny renewal for conduct involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.

Under MGL Chapter 112, BORREBS has broad authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a real estate license for conduct that includes felony convictions, particularly those involving fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude. Meeting the procedural renewal requirements (CE and timely filing) does not obligate the Board to renew a license when grounds for denial exist. The Board may deny Grace's renewal based on the felony fraud conviction.

Answer Options
A
BORREBS must renew her license because she has met all procedural renewal requirements, including CE completion and timely filing.
B
BORREBS may deny her renewal application based on the felony conviction, as it has authority to deny renewal for conduct involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.
C
BORREBS may only suspend her license for up to 90 days pending an investigation but cannot deny renewal without a court order.
D
BORREBS has no authority to deny renewal based on a criminal conviction unless the conviction was directly related to a real estate transaction.

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disciplinary_actionlicense_denialfelony_convictionborrebs_authoritymoral_turpitude

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