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26 V.S.A. § 2251
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2251. Real Estate Commission

§ 2251. Real Estate Commission|(a) A Vermont Real Estate Commission is created, consisting of seven members. One member of the Commission shall be an attorney at law. Two shall be members of the public who have no financial interest in the activities regulated under this chapter, other than as consumers or possible consumers of its services. These persons shall have no financial interest personally or through a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister. "Financial interest" means dealing in goods or services that are uniquely related to activities regulated under this chapter, or investing anything of value in a business licensed under this chapter.(b) Three members of the Commission shall be licensed real estate brokers whose vocations shall have been that of real estate broker for at least four years. At least one of the broker members shall not be a member of a professional real estate association at the time of appointment or at any time during tenure as a member. One of the Commission members shall be a licensed salesperson. If a salesperson becomes a broker while serving on the Commission, that salesperson shall become ineligible to continue to serve as the salesperson member of the Commission.(c) Commission members shall be appointed by the Governor pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 129b and 2004. To the extent possible, appointments shall be geographically representative. (Amended 1963, No. 193, § 13, eff. June 28, 1963; 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 65.)
26 V.S.A. § 2252
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2252. Powers and duties

§ 2252. Powers and duties|(a) The Commission shall adopt rules in accordance with 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 necessary for the performance of its duties, including:  (1) a definition of the activities that may be performed only by a licensee, in accordance with section 2211 of this title; (2) qualifications for obtaining licensure, in accordance with section 2292 of this title; (3) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given to applicants and the public; (4) procedures for disciplinary and reinstatement cases; (5) criteria for determining whether or not a deposit is reasonably expected to earn a substantial amount of interest in accordance with subsections 2214(b) and (c) of this title. The criteria shall include the following:  (A) the amount of the deposit and the time period the deposit is expected to be held; (B) the cost of establishing and maintaining an interest-bearing account, including minimum account balances, service charges, legal fees, accounting fees, and tax reporting procedures; (C) the nature of the transaction involved.    (b) The Commission shall:  (1) if applications for licensure by examination are pending, offer examinations at least four times each year and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensing; (2) use the administrative and legal services provided by the Office of Professional Regulation under 3 V.S.A. chapter 5; (3) investigate suspected unprofessional conduct.   (c) The Commission may:  (1) investigate suspected cases of unauthorized practice of activities regulated by this chapter, and refer any such case to the Attorney General or a State's Attorney for possible prosecution and injunctive relief; (2) conduct hearings; (3) administer oaths and issue subpoenas pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 809a and 809b; (4) issue orders relating to discovery in the same manner as a judge under the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, which may be enforced in the same manner as a subpoena; (5) adopt rules relating to the procedures to be followed in handling complaints and conducting hearings under this chapter; (6) receive assistance from the Attorney General or other State agencies, so long as the assistance is not contrary to any other State law.   (d) The Commission shall provide proposed rules to the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation for review and comment. The Director's comments shall be forwarded to the administrative rules committee. (Amended 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.) § 4(d); 1991, No. 86, § 5, eff. June 26, 1991.)
26 V.S.A. § 2253
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2253. Commission procedures

§ 2253. Commission procedures|(a) Annually, the Commission shall meet to elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.(b) Meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called upon the request of any other two members.(c) Meetings shall be warned and conducted in accordance with 1 V.S.A. chapter 5.(d) A majority of the members of the Commission shall be a quorum for transacting business, and all action shall be taken upon a majority vote of the members present and voting. (Amended 1963, No. 66, § 1; 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 66.)
26 V.S.A. § 2255
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2255. Fees

§ 2255. Fees|(a) Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees:(1) Application (A) Broker license                                                                          $ 100.00    (B) Salesperson license                                                              $ 100.00       (C) Brokerage firm registration                                                 $ 200.00       (D) Branch office registration                                                    $ 200.00        (2) Biennial renewal of broker or salesperson license                  $ 240.00        (3) Biennial brokerage firm or branch office  registration renewal                                                                                               $ 400.00        (4) Temporary permit                                                                    $   25.00        (5) Transfer of license                                                                   $   10.00        (6) Transfer to inactive status                                                        $   25.00        (7) Education course review                                                          $ 100.00   (b) [Repealed.]  (Added 1985, No. 6, § 1; amended 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 56; 1995, No. 47, § 25; 2013, No. 27, § 28; 2013, No. 191 (Adj. Sess.), § 18; 2015, No. 57, § 2; 2019, No. 70, § 20.)
26 V.S.A. § 2291
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2291. General provisions

§ 2291. General provisions|(a) A real estate license shall not be authority for more than one person to perform the activities listed in section 2211 of this chapter.(b) A registered brokerage firm shall designate in its application the individual who is to serve as the principal broker under the brokerage firm registration.(c) Every applicant for licensure shall have attained the age of majority. (Amended 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 1971, No. 184 (Adj. Sess.), § 23, eff. March 29, 1972; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 2013, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 16.)
26 V.S.A. § 2292
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2292. Eligibility

§ 2292. Eligibility|(a) A license as a real estate broker shall be granted to a person who satisfies all of the following:  (1) has passed an examination as required by the Commission; (2) has gained at least two years' experience satisfactory to the Commission as a licensed salesperson, including at least eight separate and unrelated closed transactions; (3) has completed a course of instruction of at least 40 hours, approved by the Commission.   (b) A license as a real estate salesperson shall be granted to a person who satisfies all of the following:  (1) has passed an examination as required by the Commission; (2) is at least 18 years of age; (3) has been employed by or become associated with a brokerage firm and that firm's principal broker; and (4) has completed a course of instruction, approved by the Commission, of at least 40 hours.   (c) The Commission may waive all or a part of the examination requirement if the applicant is a real estate broker or salesperson regulated under the laws of another jurisdiction, who is in good standing to practice in that jurisdiction and, in the opinion of the Commission, the jurisdiction's examination is substantially equal to that required by this chapter. (Amended 1963, No. 66, § 2; 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 1979, No. 81, § 2, eff. May 10, 1979; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 1997, No. 40, § 28; 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 21, eff. June 27, 2002; 2005, No. 27, § 67; 2017, No. 48, § 14; 2019, No. 30, § 16.)
26 V.S.A. § 2292a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2292a. Examinations

§ 2292a. Examinations|(a) The Commission shall select and administer examinations for licensure. The Commission may use independent testing services or others to assist in the administration of written examinations.(b) Examinations and examination procedures shall be fair and reasonable and shall be designed to ensure that all applicants are licensed if they demonstrate that they possess the minimal occupational qualifications that are consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. They shall not be designed or implemented for the purpose of limiting the number of licensees. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 29.)
26 V.S.A. § 2293
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2293. Renewal of license; expired license

§ 2293. Renewal of license; expired license|Licenses shall be renewed every two years without examination and on payment of the required fees, provided that the person applying for renewal completes at least 24 hours of instruction for brokers and 16 hours of instruction for salespersons, approved by the Commission, during the preceding two-year period. Four hours of this continuing education instruction shall address legislation and other topics specified by the Commission for each renewal period. (Amended 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 1997, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 29a; 2005, No. 27, § 68; 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 53, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; 2013, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 17; 2017, No. 48, § 15; 2019, No. 30, § 16.)
26 V.S.A. § 2294
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2294. Change of name or location

§ 2294. Change of name or location|(a) Whenever a licensed broker desires to be licensed under a different name, the broker shall pay the fee established under section 2255 of this chapter. Notice of any change in the names and addresses of the licensees shall be given to the Commission within 30 days after the change becomes effective.(b) Each licensee shall notify the Commission in writing of any change of the licensee's principal business location, and the Commission shall issue a new license with the new address for the fee established under section 2255 of this chapter.(c) If a brokerage firm maintains more than one place of business within the State, a branch office registration is required for each branch office so maintained. Branch offices shall use the same registered brokerage firm name as the main office and shall designate a licensed broker in charge for each branch office. (Added 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 14; amended 1985, No. 6, § 1; 2013, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 18.)
26 V.S.A. § 2295
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2295. Display of license

§ 2295. Display of license|All licenses shall be conspicuously displayed within licensee's place of business. (Amended 1979, No. 81, § 3, eff. May 10, 1979; 1985, No. 6, § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 2296
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2296. Unprofessional conduct

§ 2296. Unprofessional conduct|In addition to the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, the following conduct by those regulated under this chapter constitutes unprofessional conduct:  (1) commingling money or other property to which the licensee's clients or other persons are entitled with the licensee's own, except to the extent nominal sums of the licensee's funds may be required to maintain an open trust account; (2) failing to inform clients, establish trust and escrow accounts, maintain records, and otherwise act in accordance with the provisions of section 2214 of this chapter with respect to all monies received by the licensee as a real estate broker, or as escrow agent, or as the temporary custodian of the funds of others, in a real estate transaction; (3) failing promptly to segregate any properties received that are to be held for the benefit of others; (4) failing to fully disclose to a buyer all material facts within the licensee's knowledge concerning the property being sold; (5) failing to fully disclose to a buyer the existence of an agency relationship between the licensee and the seller. (Amended 1963, No. 66, §§ 3, 4; 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; 1979, No. 81, § 4, eff. May 10, 1979; 1985, No. 6, § 1; 1991, No. 86, § 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; 1997, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 45; 2013, No. 27, § 29; 2017, No. 48, § 16; 2019, No. 30, § 16.)
26 V.S.A. § 2297
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2297. Nonresident broker

§ 2297. Nonresident broker|A nonresident of the State, who has held a real estate broker's or salesperson's license in the previous state of residence for a period of two years prior to applying for a license, may be licensed to act in a similar capacity in this State by conforming to the provisions of this chapter regarding application for and securing of license, except that the application shall be accompanied by a statement from the regulatory body of the other state concerning whether the applicant has been the subject of any criminal or disciplinary investigation or action. (Amended 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 9; 1985, No. 6, § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 2299
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 41 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|§ 2299. Death of broker; temporary license

§ 2299. Death of broker; temporary license|In the event of the death of a licensed real estate broker, the Commission may, upon application by the broker's legal representative, issue without examination a temporary license to such legal representative or to an individual designated by the representative or the broker and approved by the Commission on payment of the prescribed fee established under section 2255 of this chapter. Such temporary licensee may continue to transact said real estate business for a period not to exceed one year. A temporary licensee shall not enter into new brokerage service agreements. (Added 1969, No. 283 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; amended 1985, No. 6, § 1; 2013, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 19.)
26 V.S.A. § 2402
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Veterinary Medicine|§ 2402. Prohibition; offenses

§ 2402. Prohibition; offenses|(a) No person shall:  (1) practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine or hold himself or herself out as being able to do so in this State without first having obtained a license from the Board; (2) use in connection with the person's name any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a veterinarian unless the person is a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine; (3) practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine during license revocation or suspension; (4) transfer a license to practice veterinary medicine; or (5) violate any of the provisions of this chapter.   (b) A person who violates subdivision (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section or who obtains a license by fraud or misrepresentation shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c). (Added 1981, No. 67, § 1; amended 2007, No. 29, § 34.)
26 V.S.A. § 2403
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Veterinary Medicine|§ 2403. Exemptions from licensure

§ 2403. Exemptions from licensure|Regardless of whether acts performed are within the definition of the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in subdivision 2401(5) of this title, a license to practice veterinary medicine shall not be required under section 2402 of this title by the following:  (1) The owner of an animal and the owner's full-time regular employee caring for and treating the animal belonging to the owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing this chapter. (2) A person advising with respect to or performing acts that are accepted livestock management practices and animal husbandry practices such as the use of procedures for artificial insemination, dehorning, clipping and shoeing animals, trimming feet, and use of handheld files, rasps, or other devices to remove overgrowth from the teeth of horses (floating), but not to include power-assisted filing or power-assisted floating, extraction of teeth, or other procedures that invade the soft tissue of the mouth. Prescription drugs shall not be used except by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian, as provided by State and federal law. (3) An employee of the federal, State, or local government performing his or her official duties. (4) A person who is a regular student in a school of veterinary medicine performing duties or actions assigned by his or her instructors, or working under the direct on-premises supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period, or in a preceptorship program. (5) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this State. (6) Any merchant or manufacturer selling at his or her regular place of business medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases. (7) A member of the faculty of a school of veterinary medicine performing his or her regular functions or a person lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations at a school of veterinary medicine or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar. (8) Any person selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide, or herbicide. (9) Any person engaging in bona fide scientific research that reasonably requires experimentation involving animals. (10) Any employee of a licensed veterinarian performing duties other than diagnosis, prescription, or surgery under the direct on-premises supervision of the veterinarian who is responsible for his or her performance. (11) A graduate of a foreign college of veterinary medicine who is in the process of obtaining an E.C.F.V.G. certificate performing duties or actions under the direct on-premises supervision of a licensed veterinarian. (Added 1981, No. 67, § 1; amended 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 22, eff. June 27, 2002; 2013, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
26 V.S.A. § 2404
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Veterinary Medicine|§ 2404. Immunity from liability; cases of animal cruelty

§ 2404. Immunity from liability; cases of animal cruelty|(a) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages shall arise against, a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State who, in good faith and in the normal course of practice, reports suspected cases of cruelty to animals, as defined in 13 V.S.A. §§ 352 and 352a, to any humane officer or officer as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 351(4) or local board of health officer or agent.(b) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages against, a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State who accompanies a humane officer during the execution of a warrant pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 354, or evaluates the health of and provides medical attention to, including a decision for euthanasia, an animal brought to that veterinarian for health assessment or necessary medical care, pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 354.(c) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages against, a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State who inspects premises or orders a quarantine pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 3682 or 3683. (Added 2003, No. 60, § 12; amended 2013, No. 201 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
26 V.S.A. § 2405
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Veterinary Medicine|§ 2405. Immunity from liability for good samaritan acts

§ 2405. Immunity from liability for good samaritan acts|(a) For purposes of this section, an "emergency" shall include a fire, flood, storm, or other natural disaster, hazardous chemical or substance incident, vehicular collision with an animal, or other transportation accident where an animal is injured or in need of assistance to protect its health or life.(b) A veterinarian licensed by the Board or any other person who, in good faith, provides care and treatment to an animal during an emergency shall not be held liable for civil damages by the owner of the animal, unless his or her acts constitute gross negligence or unless he or she will receive or expects to receive remuneration.(c) Nothing contained in this section shall alter existing law with respect to tort liability of a practitioner of veterinary medicine for acts committed in the ordinary course of his or her practice. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 24, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 2411
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Veterinary Medicine|§ 2411. Qualifications; term of office; removal

§ 2411. Qualifications; term of office; removal|(a) A State Veterinary Board is created, which shall be the continuation of and successor to the State Board of Veterinary Registration and Examination established by chapter 43, subchapter 2 of this title.(b) The Board shall consist of six members, four of whom are residents of the State and are graduates of a school of veterinary medicine, and who have had at least five years' experience in the State and are in the active practice of veterinary medicine at the time of their appointment; and two members who shall be representatives of the public who shall be residents of the State for five years and who shall have no financial interest in the profession other than as consumers or potential consumers of its services. They shall have no financial interest personally or through a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister. The public members shall participate in all Board functions with the exception of drafting and grading examinations.(c) Board members shall be appointed by the Governor pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 129b and 2004. (Added 1981, No. 67, § 1; amended 2005, No. 27, § 69.)
26 V.S.A. § 2412
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 44 - Veterinary Medicine|§ 2412. Functioning of licensing Board

§ 2412. Functioning of licensing Board|(a) Annually, the Board shall meet to elect a chair, vice chair, and a secretary.(b) Meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called upon the request of any other three members.(c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for transacting business and all action shall be taken upon a majority vote of the members present and voting. (Added 1981, No. 67, § 1; amended 2005, No. 27, § 70.)