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Tom is a licensed Washington real estate Broker who has been found by the DOL to have engaged in misrepresentation in a real estate transaction. Under RCW Chapter 18.85, which of the following disciplinary actions is the DOL authorized to impose on Tom?

Correct Answer

D) The DOL may impose a fine, suspend or revoke Tom's license, or require him to complete additional education as a condition of reinstatement.

Under RCW 18.85, the DOL has broad disciplinary authority over licensed real estate professionals. Authorized sanctions include monetary fines, license suspension, license revocation, and requiring additional education as a condition of license reinstatement. The DOL's disciplinary toolkit is comprehensive and is not limited to a single type of sanction.

Answer Options
A
The DOL may revoke Tom's license permanently but cannot require him to pay restitution to the harmed party.
B
The DOL may suspend Tom's license for a maximum of 30 days but cannot impose monetary fines on individual licensees.
C
The DOL may only issue a written warning for a first offense and must refer repeat violations to the state Attorney General for prosecution.
D
The DOL may impose a fine, suspend or revoke Tom's license, or require him to complete additional education as a condition of reinstatement.

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