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Under Oregon real estate license law, the Oregon Real Estate Agency has the authority to take disciplinary action against a licensee. Which of the following actions is within OREA's disciplinary powers under ORS Chapter 696?

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D) Suspending or revoking a license and imposing civil penalties for violations of ORS Chapter 696

Under ORS 696.395 and related provisions, OREA has the authority to suspend or revoke real estate licenses, place licensees on probation, issue reprimands, and impose civil penalties for violations of ORS Chapter 696. These are administrative remedies — OREA is an administrative agency, not a court.

Answer Options
A
Ordering licensees to pay punitive damages directly to injured parties
B
Filing civil lawsuits on behalf of harmed consumers in Oregon Circuit Court
C
Imposing criminal fines and ordering imprisonment for licensees who commit fraud
D
Suspending or revoking a license and imposing civil penalties for violations of ORS Chapter 696

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