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Robert is a licensed Michigan real estate broker. He has been found by LARA-BPL to have violated the Michigan Occupational Code by failing to maintain adequate supervision of his salespersons, resulting in multiple instances of client fund misappropriation. Under Act 299 of 1980, which of the following disciplinary actions is LARA-BPL NOT authorized to impose on Robert?

Correct Answer

D) Ordering Robert to serve a jail sentence as a direct administrative sanction

LARA-BPL is an administrative agency with the authority to impose administrative sanctions under MCL 339.2516, including license suspension, revocation, probation, civil fines, and required remedial education. However, LARA-BPL does not have the authority to impose criminal penalties such as jail sentences. Criminal prosecution for real estate fraud or theft is handled by the Michigan Attorney General or local prosecutors through the court system, not through LARA-BPL's administrative disciplinary process.

Answer Options
A
Suspending Robert's broker license for a specified period
B
Revoking Robert's broker license permanently
C
Imposing a civil fine on Robert
D
Ordering Robert to serve a jail sentence as a direct administrative sanction

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