Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination Content OutlineReal Estate Brokerage Activities and ProceduresEasy
A licensed real estate sales associate in Florida has been cited for operating without proper signage at their office location. This is their first offense and the violation is considered minor. What is the most likely initial disciplinary action FREC will take?
- AIssuance of a Notice of Noncompliance.
- BA fine of $5,000 and mandatory education.
- CLicense suspension for 6 months.
- DRevocation of their real estate license.
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Correct answer: A. Issuance of a Notice of Noncompliance.
For minor, first-time violations that do not endanger the public, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) typically issues a Notice of Noncompliance.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. A $5,000 fine is a more significant penalty, generally applied to more serious violations or as part of a formal disciplinary action.
- C. License suspension is a more severe penalty, usually reserved for more serious or repeated offenses.
- D. License revocation is the most severe disciplinary action and is reserved for grave offenses or repeated, uncorrected violations.
Notice of Noncompliance
A warning issued by FREC for minor violations that do not endanger the public, allowing the licensee to correct the issue without further penalty.
- Issued for minor, first-time violations.
- Must be corrected within a specified timeframe (usually 15 days).
- Does not result in a fine or formal discipline if corrected.
Memory trick: FREC's first step for small slips is a 'Notice' to fix it quick!