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Which of the following disciplinary actions is the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) authorized to take against a licensee who violates real estate licensing laws?

Correct Answer

B) Suspend or revoke the licensee's license and impose monetary fines

The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) has the authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a real estate license, and to impose monetary fines for violations of Rhode Island real estate licensing laws and regulations. The DBR does not have the authority to imprison licensees (that is a criminal court function), set commission rates (which are negotiable by law), or unilaterally void contracts entered into by licensees.

Answer Options
A
Set mandatory commission rates that the licensee must charge clients
B
Suspend or revoke the licensee's license and impose monetary fines
C
Sentence the licensee to imprisonment for violations of licensing rules
D
Void any real estate contracts the licensee has entered into on behalf of clients

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Rhode Island DBR authorityadministrative vs. criminal penaltieslicense revocation processantitrust and commission rates

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