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Rachel is a Virginia real estate salesperson whose first license term is expiring. She completed her 30-hour post-license education requirement. However, she also wants to know if the post-license education she completed satisfies the 16-hour continuing education requirement for her upcoming first renewal. Which of the following is correct?

Correct Answer

A) No, because post-license and continuing education are separate requirements with different purposes under Virginia law

Under Virginia regulations (18 VAC 135-20-105 and 18 VAC 135-20-180), post-license education and continuing education are legally distinct requirements. The 30-hour post-license education satisfies the post-license obligation for the first term only. It does not satisfy or substitute for the 16-hour CE requirement, which is a separate mandate for license renewal. Each must be fulfilled independently.

Answer Options
A
No, because post-license and continuing education are separate requirements with different purposes under Virginia law
B
Yes, because any approved real estate education hours can satisfy both requirements simultaneously
C
Yes, because completing more than 16 hours of post-license education automatically satisfies the CE requirement
D
No, because the 16-hour CE must be completed before post-license education can be credited

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