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David is a licensed real estate broker in Maryland who is found by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights to have violated the Maryland Fair Housing Act by steering minority buyers away from certain neighborhoods. Which of the following consequences can David face as a result of this finding?

Correct Answer

B) David can face MCCR civil penalties and may also face disciplinary action by MREC, including license suspension or revocation.

A Maryland licensee who violates the Maryland Fair Housing Act faces a dual layer of consequences. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights can impose civil penalties and order remedies for the fair housing violation. Separately, the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) can impose disciplinary action under the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act, Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. §§ 17-101 et seq., including suspension or revocation of David's license, because a fair housing violation constitutes grounds for discipline.

Answer Options
A
David can only face civil penalties from the MCCR and cannot have his real estate license affected.
B
David can face MCCR civil penalties and may also face disciplinary action by MREC, including license suspension or revocation.
C
David can only face disciplinary action from MREC and cannot be penalized by the MCCR for the same conduct.
D
David faces no consequences because steering is not prohibited under Maryland fair housing law.

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