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During a TREC disciplinary hearing, it is established that a Tennessee broker knowingly made a false statement in a real estate transaction to induce a buyer to purchase a property. Which of the following disciplinary outcomes is within TREC's authority under the Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act?

Correct Answer

D) TREC may impose a fine, suspend the broker's license, or revoke the broker's license.

Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-13-312, TREC has the authority to impose a range of disciplinary sanctions for violations including misrepresentation, such as civil penalties (fines), license suspension, and license revocation. TREC may choose among these sanctions based on the severity of the violation.

Answer Options
A
TREC may issue a civil judgment against the broker for damages suffered by the buyer.
B
TREC may refer the matter to federal authorities but cannot take independent disciplinary action.
C
TREC may only suspend the license; revocation requires a separate court order.
D
TREC may impose a fine, suspend the broker's license, or revoke the broker's license.

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