Real Estate Commission; revise provisions relating to notice and hearings for alleged violations of licensing laws.
What changed between versions
Requires the Real Estate Commission to provide written notice to licensees at least five business days before any license changes, including amendments, suspensions, revocations, or non-renewals.
Adds requirements that the commission provide prior written notification to licensees whose licenses are subject to changes, including delivery to the licensee's responsible broker.
Changes the standard of proof for disciplinary hearings from 'preponderance of the evidence' to 'clear and convincing evidence', making it harder for the commission to discipline licensees.
Explicitly authorizes the commission to bring injunctive proceedings against violators and clarifies the commission's power to issue and enforce subpoenas statewide.
Requires the commission to establish an administrative hearing option by July 1, 2022, with designated hearing officers from the Attorney General's office.
Establishes a 120-day timeframe to resolve complaints initiated by the commission and a 1-year timeframe for final disposition of complaints, with specific provisions for scheduling administrative hearings.
Maintains existing criminal background check requirements but clarifies that the requirement does not apply to licensees with 25+ years of experience who are over 70 years old.