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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-325 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-325 - Real Estate Hearing Board

    (a)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may establish 1 or more real estate hearing boards. If established, each hearing board shall be a unit in the Department.    (b)    (1)    If established, each hearing board shall consist of at least 3 members of the Commission, appointed by the Commission.        (2)    Of the 3 mandatory positions on the hearing board:            (i)    at least 1 shall be a professional member of the Commission; and            (ii)    at least 1 shall be a consumer member of the Commission.    (c)    From among the members of each hearing board, the Commission shall designate a chairman.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-326 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-326 - Referral of Cases; Procedure Before Hearing Board

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Commission may refer to a hearing board for a hearing:        (1)    a complaint or claim that has been submitted to the Commission; and        (2)    any matter for which a hearing may be required under § 17-327 or § 17-328 of this subtitle.    (b)    The hearing board may exercise the same powers and shall conduct a hearing in accordance with the same procedures applicable to the Commission under § 17-324 of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    The hearing board shall determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 17-322 of this subtitle against an applicant or licensee.        (2)    (i)    If the hearing board finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the hearing board shall:                1.    hold a hearing on the matter; and                2.    file its finding with the Commission.            (ii)    If the hearing board does not find a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the hearing board shall dismiss the complaint.        (3)    A hearing board shall advise the Commission specifically of any action brought against a licensee as a result of monetary loss, misappropriation of money, or fraud.    (d)    The decision of the hearing board shall be considered as the final decision of the Commission and any party aggrieved by the decision may take a judicial appeal as provided in § 17-329 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-327 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-327 - Summary Revocation of Licenses Based on Actions of Other Agencies

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may order summarily the revocation of:        (1)    the license of any licensee, if:            (i)    the licensee is convicted of a violation of this title;            (ii)    the conviction is final; and            (iii)    the period for appeal has expired; or        (2)    the license of any nonresident licensee, if the real estate regulatory agency of the state where the licensee is a resident:            (i)    revokes the license issued by that state; and            (ii)    certifies the order of revocation to the Commission.    (b)    The Commission may order summarily a revocation under this section only if it gives the licensee:        (1)    written notice of the revocation and the finding on which the revocation is based; and        (2)    after the summary revocation is effective, an opportunity to be heard promptly before the Commission or, as provided under § 17-326 of this subtitle, before a hearing board.    (c)    (1)    Rather than order summarily a revocation of a license under this section, the Commission may elect not to revoke the license until after the licensee is given an opportunity for a hearing.        (2)    If the Commission elects to give the licensee an opportunity for a hearing before revoking the license for the grounds set forth in this section, the Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in the same manner as required under § 17-324 of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    In any hearing held on the grounds for revocation under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may restrict the admission of evidence to the issue whether:            (i)    the alleged conviction in fact occurred; or            (ii)    the alleged revocation in fact occurred.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, in any hearing held on the grounds for revocation under subsection (a) of this section, a licensee may present matters in mitigation of the offense charged.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-328 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-328 - Summary Suspension of Licenses for Trust Fund Violations

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may order summarily the suspension of the license of a licensee if the licensee:        (1)    fails to account promptly for any money held in trust;        (2)    on demand, fails to display to the Commission all records, books, and accounts of any money held in trust;        (3)    has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or of any state; or        (4)    within 10 days after the conviction or within 10 days following release from incarceration as a result of the conviction, whichever is later, fails to disclose to the Commission that the licensee has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or of any state.    (b)    The Commission may order summarily a suspension under this section only if the Commission gives the licensee:        (1)    written notice of the suspension and the finding on which the suspension is based; and        (2)    after the summary suspension is effective, an opportunity to be heard promptly before the Commission or, as provided under § 17–326 of this subtitle, before a hearing board.    (c)    A summary suspension ordered by the Commission under this section:        (1)    may start immediately or at any later date, as set by the order; and        (2)    shall continue until:            (i)    the licensee complies with the conditions set forth by the Commission in its order; or            (ii)    the Commission orders a different disposition after a hearing held under this section.    (d)    (1)    Rather than order summarily a suspension of a license under this section, the Commission may elect not to suspend the license until after the licensee is given an opportunity for a hearing.        (2)    If the Commission elects to give the licensee an opportunity for a hearing before suspending the license for the grounds set forth in this section, the Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in the same manner as required under § 17–324 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-329 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-329 - Judicial Review

    (a)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, unless stayed by the Commission or a court, a decision of the Commission is not stayed pending review.    (c)    A court may grant a stay of the suspension or revocation of the license of the licensee only on the filing of a bond by a licensee as provided in subsection (d) of this section.    (d)    (1)    The court may set the bond required under subsection (c) of this section in any amount not exceeding $50,000.        (2)    The bond shall be conditioned for the use and benefit of any person who, as a member of the public, might sustain pecuniary loss because of any violation of this title by the licensee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-330 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 17-330 - Notice of Revocation or Suspension

    (a)    Whenever the Commission revokes or suspends the license of a licensee under § 17-322 of this subtitle and a stay is not ordered by the Commission or the court, the Commission shall mail notice of the suspension or revocation:        (1)    to the licensee;        (2)    if the licensee is an associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson, to each real estate broker with whom the licensee is affiliated;        (3)    to the Maryland Association of Realtors; and        (4)    to the local board of realtors and the realtist organization having jurisdiction over the geographic area where the licensee maintained an office.    (b)    (1)    If the Commission revokes or suspends the license of a nonresident licensee, the Commission also shall notify by mail the real estate commission or other licensing authority in the state where the licensee is a resident.        (2)    The Commission shall include in the notice the cause for the revocation or suspension of the license.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-01 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Reciprocal license” means a license issued under this subtitle.    (c)    “Standard license” means a license issued under Subtitle 3 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-02 - Issuance of License in General

    (a)    Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, the Commission may issue a reciprocal license to a person:        (1)    holding a current license to provide real estate brokerage services issued by another state; and        (2)    whose principal place of business for the provision of real estate brokerage services is outside the State.    (b)    The reciprocal license shall be for the category of license the Commission determines is most similar to the category of license issued by the other state.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-03 - Obtaining License Constitutes Sufficient Contact for Personal Jurisdiction

    Obtaining a reciprocal license from the Commission shall constitute sufficient contact with the State for the exercise of personal jurisdiction by the Commission and the courts of the State over the holder of a reciprocal license in any action or proceeding arising out of acts or omissions by the holder of the reciprocal license:         (1)    in the State; or        (2)    relating to an actual or proposed transaction involving real property located in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-04 - Issuance or Denial of Reciprocal License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Commission shall issue a reciprocal license to an applicant licensed in another state to provide real estate brokerage services if:        (1)    the applicant files with the Commission an application for a reciprocal license;        (2)    (i)    the jurisdiction in which the principal place of business of the applicant is located submits a certified copy of a current license issued to the applicant; or            (ii)    the licensing body for the other state submits a certified statement indicating that the applicant holds a current license in the other state;        (3)    the licensing body for the other state submits:            (i)    a statement indicating whether the applicant has been the subject of any disciplinary proceeding; and            (ii)    if the applicant has been the subject of any disciplinary proceeding, the details of the proceeding;        (4)    the applicant submits to the Commission a statement attesting to the fact that:            (i)    to the knowledge of the applicant, the applicant is not the subject of discipline or a current investigation or proceeding alleging misconduct under a licensing law or criminal law of this State or any other jurisdiction;            (ii)    the applicant has not been convicted under the laws of the United States or of any state of:                1.    a felony;                2.    a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualifications of the applicant to provide real estate brokerage services; or                3.    a crime that constitutes a violation of any provision of this title;            (iii)    the applicant has reviewed, is familiar with, and agrees to be bound by the:                1.    provisions of this title;                2.    regulations of the Commission; and                3.    Maryland Code of Ethics; and            (iv)    the applicant agrees to permit the disclosure to the Commission of the record in any disciplinary proceeding involving alleged misconduct by the applicant from any jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed;        (5)    the applicant pays the fees required under this title for the comparable or equivalent license for which the applicant is seeking a reciprocal license; and        (6)    the applicant submits a consent form to service of process, in a form required by the Commission.    (b)    The Commission may deny an application for a reciprocal license if the Commission finds that an applicant is not of good character and conduct based on:        (1)    the applicant’s violation of a real estate licensing law of another state;        (2)    the applicant’s conviction of a crime described in subsection (a)(4)(ii) of this section; or        (3)    the applicant’s being the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in another jurisdiction.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-05 - Affiliation With Local Broker Required

    A real estate salesperson or associate real estate broker holding a reciprocal license may not conduct business in the State except in affiliation with a real estate broker holding a standard or reciprocal license.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-06 - Written Agreements With Authorities of Other States Not Required

    (a)    This subtitle may be implemented by written reciprocal licensing agreements with the real estate licensing authorities of other states.    (b)    Subject to § 17-3A-07 of this subtitle, the Commission is not required to enter into an agreement with another state before issuing a reciprocal license to a licensee from that other jurisdiction.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-07 - Issuance of License Without Agreement With Other State

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if the Commission determines that another state does not offer reciprocal licensure opportunities to a licensee of this State that are substantially comparable to those afforded to licensees of that other state by this subtitle, the Commission shall require that reciprocal license applicants from that other state meet education, experience, and examination requirements substantially comparable to those required by that state with respect to licensees of this State who seek a reciprocal license in that other state.    (b)    Any requirements imposed under subsection (a) of this section may not exceed the requirements imposed on residents of this State for obtaining a standard license.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-08 - Publication of Reciprocity Information

    The Commission shall annually publish in the Maryland Register and make available both on request and on the Internet:         (1)    (i)    a list of states with which the Commission has signed agreements under § 17-3A-06 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    a summary of the terms of each agreement listed under item (i) of this paragraph; and        (2)    (i)    a list of the states that the Commission has identified under § 17-3A-07 of this subtitle as not offering substantially comparable reciprocal licensure opportunities; and            (ii)    a description of the additional requirements the Commission determines are necessary for applicants from other states to comply with the requirements of § 17-3A-07 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-09 - Reciprocal License Holder Establishing In-State Business

    (a)    A person that holds a reciprocal license shall promptly notify the Commission if the person establishes a principal place of business for the provision of real estate brokerage services in the State.    (b)    A person that holds a reciprocal license shall obtain a standard license under the licensing provisions of this title within 90 days after establishing a principal place of business in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-3A-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 3A - Reciprocity|Section 17-3A-10 - Rights and Responsibilities of Holder of License

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the holder of a reciprocal license has the same rights and responsibilities as a person who holds a comparable standard license issued under this title.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person that holds a reciprocal license issued by the Commission may renew the reciprocal license in accordance with the renewal procedures for the comparable or equivalent standard license under § 17-314 of this title.        (2)    At the time of application for the renewal of a reciprocal license, the applicant shall provide proof that the applicant:            (i)    continues to hold a current license in the state in which the applicant’s principal place of business is located; and            (ii)    is not the subject of a disciplinary action or a current investigation or proceeding alleging misconduct under a real estate licensing law of the state in which the applicant’s principal place of business is located.    (c)    The holder of a reciprocal license is:        (1)    not eligible to be a member of the Commission;        (2)    exempt from the requirements of §§ 17-303, 17-304, 17-305, 17-315, 17-503, and 17-517 of this title; and        (3)    exempt from having to pass an examination required for a comparable standard license.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 4 - Real Estate Guaranty Fund|Section 17-401 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not limit the authority of the Commission to take:         (1)    any action against a licensee under the disciplinary provisions of Subtitle 3 of this title; or        (2)    any other action authorized under this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 4 - Real Estate Guaranty Fund|Section 17-402 - Establishment of Guaranty Fund; Investments

    (a)    The Commission shall:        (1)    establish a Real Estate Guaranty Fund; and        (2)    maintain the Guaranty Fund at a level of at least $250,000.    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall deposit all money collected to the credit of the Guaranty Fund with the State Treasurer for placement into a special account.        (2)    (i)    The State Treasurer may invest or reinvest money in the Guaranty Fund in the same manner as money in the State Retirement and Pension System.            (ii)    The investment earnings shall be:                1.    credited to the Guaranty Fund; and                2.    available for the same purposes as the money deposited into the Guaranty Fund.    (c)    The Commission may adopt regulations for the administration of a Guaranty Fund.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  17-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers|Subtitle 4 - Real Estate Guaranty Fund|Section 17-403 - Initial Fee; Transfer to Guaranty Fund; Assessments

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, before the Commission issues a real estate broker license, an associate real estate broker license, or a real estate salesperson license to any individual, the individual shall pay a fee of $20 to be credited to the Guaranty Fund.        (2)    Regardless of how many times an individual applies to the Commission for a license under this title, the Commission may charge the individual only once for the fee required under this subsection.    (b)    If the amount in the Guaranty Fund falls below $300,000, and the Commission is projected to have an operating surplus of at least $500,000 in the current fiscal year, the Commission may transfer up to $500,000 to the Guaranty Fund from the State Real Estate Commission Fund established under § 2–106.3 of the Business Regulation Article.    (c)    If the amount in the Guaranty Fund falls below $250,000, the Commission shall assess each real estate broker, each associate real estate broker, and each real estate salesperson a fee in an amount that will return the Guaranty Fund to a level of at least $250,000.