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24 DE Code § 2904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2904. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 2904. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) In the same month of each year, the members shall elect from among their number a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year, and shall not succeed himself or herself in the same office. (b) The Commission shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year and at such other times as the Chairperson deems necessary, or at the request of a majority of Commission members. Special or emergency meetings may be held, provided a quorum is present. (c) A majority of members shall constitute a quorum, and no licensee shall be disciplined without the affirmative vote of at least 5 members. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and copies shall be maintained by the Division. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The person requesting it shall incur the expense of preparing any transcript. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  2;  Code 1935, §  5474;  41 Del. Laws, c. 218, §  1;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2903;  57 Del. Laws, c. 151;  63 Del. Laws, c. 463, §§  6, 7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 603, §  7;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2905. Records.

§ 2905. Records. The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for licensure and complete records relating to meetings of the Commission, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Commission's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Commission shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Commission. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §§  2, 13;  37 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  Code 1935, §  5485;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2905;  57 Del. Laws, c. 151;  57 Del. Laws, c. 741, §  28A;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §§  4, 5;  67 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  5;  67 Del. Laws, c. 381, §§  3, 4;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  55;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2908. Fees.

§ 2908. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Commission, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its services on behalf of the Commission. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for an activity not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each biennium year the Division, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute for each separate service or activity, the appropriate fee for the coming year. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §§  6, 13;  Code 1935, §§  5478, 5485;  48 Del. Laws, c. 161, §  1;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2908;  57 Del. Laws, c. 151;  57 Del. Laws, c. 741, §  28B;  63 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  10;  65 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  4;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  8;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2910. Issuance and renewal of licenses; additional licenses; reinstatement.

§ 2910. Issuance and renewal of licenses; additional licenses; reinstatement. (a) The Commission shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a real estate service provider and who pays the fees prescribed by the Division. (b) A licensee may obtain an additional license and become affiliated with an additional broker if the licensee:  (1) Obtains, from an additional broker, a written commitment providing that the licensee shall become affiliated with the broker on the granting of an additional license to the licensee; (2) Gives each broker with whom the licensee is currently affiliated written notice that the licensee intends to affiliate with an additional broker; (3) Obtains from the broker with whom the licensee is currently affiliated, and from the additional broker, written approval of the licensee's intent to affiliate with an additional broker; and (4) Complies with the application procedures applicable to additional licenses set forth in the rules and regulations. (c) On or before the biennial date established by the Division, each licensee shall make application to the Commission for a renewal of license and make payment of the fees prescribed by the Division. The renewal application shall be made online, pursuant to the Commission's rules and regulations. (d) In addition to the other provisions of this section, each licensee applying for renewal shall be required to successfully complete in the 2-year period prior to the established renewal date continuing education hours in an amount and subject matter as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Commission. Each licensee at the time of license renewal shall be required to certify to the Commission that he or she has completed the required number of hours in approved courses, seminars and lectures. The Commission shall publish guidelines as to acceptable courses of instruction, seminars and lectures, and shall keep the guidelines current. (e) At the time of renewal, each licensee shall disclose whether he or she has had any criminal convictions since the last license renewal. (f) The Commission shall, in its rules and regulations, determine the period of time a licensee may still renew a license if the licensee has failed to renew on or before the established renewal date. (g) An individual whose license has lapsed may apply to the Commission for reinstatement pursuant to the rules and regulations. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  12;  Code 1935, §  5484;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2911;  63 Del. Laws, c. 463, §  9;  64 Del. Laws, c. 208, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 603, §  9;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2911. Complaints.

§ 2911. Complaints. All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  9;  Code 1935, §  5481;  41 Del. Laws, c. 218, §  2;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2912;  60 Del. Laws, c. 714, §§  4, 5;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §§  10-12, 23;  67 Del. Laws, c. 171, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 381, §  13;  68 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  17(2);  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2913. Hearing procedures.

§ 2913. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Commission pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29 alleging violation of § 2912 of this title, the Commission shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) Where the licensee is in disagreement with the action of the Commission, the licensee may appeal the Commission's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of the day that notice of the decision is mailed. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  10;  Code 1935, §  5482;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2913 2914;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  23;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §§  3, 4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2914. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2914. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 2914. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Commission may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that 1 or more of the conditions or violations set forth in § 2912 of this title applies to a licensee:  (1) Issue a letter of reprimand; (2) Place the licensee on probationary status and require the licensee to:  a. Report regularly to the Commission upon the matters which are the basis for the probation; and/or b. Limit real estate services activities to those areas prescribed by the Commission. (3) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation; (4) Suspend any licensee's license. (5) Revoke or permanently revoke any licensee's license. (b) In addition to sanctions imposed under paragraphs (a)(1)-(4) of this section, the Commission may require a licensee to complete continuing education courses in subjects specified by the Commission in addition to those required for licensure renewal. (c) The Commission may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that deficiencies requiring such action have been remedied. (d) Where the Commission has placed a licensee on probationary status under certain restrictions or conditions and the Commission has determined that such restrictions or conditions are being or have been violated by the licensee, it may, after a hearing on the matter, suspend or revoke the licensee's license. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  9;  Code 1935, §  5481;  41 Del. Laws, c. 218, §  2;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2912;  60 Del. Laws, c. 714, §§  4, 5;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §§  10-12, 23;  67 Del. Laws, c. 171, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 381, §  13;  68 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  17(2);  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2916. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2916. Reinstatement of a suspended license or issuance of a new license after revocation; removal from probationary status.

§ 2916. Reinstatement of a suspended license or issuance of a new license after revocation; removal from probationary status. (a) Where a license has been suspended due to the disability of the licensee, the Commission may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Commission is satisfied that the licensee is able to practice real estate services with reasonable skill and safety. (b) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Commission may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Commission is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation. (c) Individuals seeking reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Commission as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (d) [Repealed.] (e) An individual whose license has been revoked must apply as a new applicant pursuant to the rules and regulations. 71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 11;
24 DE Code § 2917. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2917. Effect of revocation of broker's license.

§ 2917. Effect of revocation of broker's license. The revocation of a broker's license shall automatically suspend every real estate service provider's license granted to any individual by virtue of employment either directly or indirectly by the broker whose license has been revoked, pending a change of employing broker or brokerage organization and the issuance of a new license. Such new license shall be issued without charge, if granted during the same licensure period in which the licensee's original license was granted. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  8;  Code 1935, §  5480;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2915;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  23;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2919. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2919. Maintenance of place of business; office permits.

§ 2919. Maintenance of place of business; office permits. (a) The broker shall maintain an office approved by the Commission or by the state of licensure. Each office shall be under the direction and supervision of the broker. A broker applying for an office in the State of Delaware shall submit an application to the Commission for an office permit with the application fee established by the Division. A permit shall be issued only upon approval by the Commission. (b) On or before the biennial date established by the Division, the broker shall submit an application to the Division for renewal of the office permit with the renewal fee established by the Division. (c) The broker's license shall include the address of the approved office. (d) If the broker maintains more than one office, the broker shall apply for and obtain an additional broker's license and office permit in the broker's name for each branch office. A branch office permit shall be subject to the requirements set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section. The application for a branch office shall state the address of the branch office and the designated on-site supervisor. The designated on-site supervisor shall be a licensee with a minimum of 5 years of continuous real estate services experience, which shall be documented on the branch office application. The branch office, any licensees associated with the office and the designated on-site supervisor shall be under the direction and supervision of the broker. (e) All brokers' offices shall display a conspicuous sign on the outside of the office building as set forth in the Commission's rules and regulations. (f) Additional requirements for issuance of office permits may be set forth in the Commission's rules and regulations. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  8;  Code 1935, §  5480;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2918;  60 Del. Laws, c. 714, §  6;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  23;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2920. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2920. Notice of change in location of business; new license.

§ 2920. Notice of change in location of business; new license. Notice in writing shall be given to the Commission by the broker and include the names of each licensee included in any change of approved office location, whereupon the Commission shall issue a new license to each licensee for the unexpired period upon payment of the fee established by the Division. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  8;  Code 1935, §  5480;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2919;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2921. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2921. Notice and procedure on termination of licensee's employment; new license as prerequisite to resumption; inactive status.

§ 2921. Notice and procedure on termination of licensee's employment; new license as prerequisite to resumption; inactive status. (a) When any licensee is terminated by the broker or broker organization or voluntarily terminates, the broker shall immediately notify the Commission of such termination. (1) Upon the broker terminating the licensee, the broker, at the time of the notification to the Commission, shall address a communication to the last known address of such licensee. The communication shall advise the licensee of the termination. A copy of the communication to the licensee shall accompany the notification to the Commission. (2) No terminated licensee shall perform any real estate services or engage directly or indirectly in providing real estate services until the Commission, in its discretion, shall issue a new license showing a new broker and a new approved business location. (b) Upon completion of a form as provided in the rules and regulations and payment of the prescribed fee, the Commission shall place any active licensee on an inactive status for an unlimited amount of time. A licensee may reactivate an inactive status license, subject to payment of the biennial registration fees, for such time as the license has been inactive, and upon submission of proof of fulfillment of continuing education requirements for each renewal period. (c) A licensee may transfer his or her license from 1 broker to another upon completion of a form as provided in the rules and regulations and upon payment of the prescribed fee. The releasing broker must file a completed form with the Commission within 5 business days of obtaining a sponsoring broker and the transferring licensee's signatures on the form. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  8;  Code 1935, §  5480;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2920;  52 Del. Laws, c. 109;  57 Del. Laws, c. 403, §§  1-3;  63 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  23;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 603, §  10;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2923. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2923. Deposits and escrow accounts; accounting; records inspection and audit.

§ 2923. Deposits and escrow accounts; accounting; records inspection and audit. (a) Every broker shall establish and maintain an escrow account or accounts in a federally insured banking institution which has offices within the State. (1) Accounts shall be opened in the name of the brokerage organization and designated as an escrow account. (2) The broker shall be a signatory on each such account. (3) Except for the minimum balance required by the bank and money to cover bank fees, each account shall be used only for escrow deposits, earnest money deposits, rental money or other moneys in which broker's customers or clients have an interest where such money is to be held by broker in accordance with the terms of a real estate services transaction. (b) All escrow deposits, earnest money deposits, rental money or other moneys accepted by a licensee in accordance with the terms of a real estate services transaction shall be accounted for in full upon the signing of a written agreement by all parties and maintained through the consummation or termination of the real estate services transaction. All moneys held by broker shall be disbursed in accordance with the terms of the transaction unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the parties to the transaction or ordered by a court. (c) All escrow deposits accepted by a licensee in accordance with the terms of a real estate services transaction shall be accepted in the name of the brokerage organization unless the parties have agreed to a different third-party escrow agent. (d) Every licensee, upon the signing of a written agreement by all parties to a real estate services transaction, shall promptly pay over the escrow deposit, earnest money deposit, rental money or other moneys as specified in the transaction. The broker shall deposit the moneys into the broker's escrow account within 72 hours of the signing of the written agreement by all parties, or by the dates defined therein, excluding weekends and federal holidays. (e) The broker shall have accessible at the broker's approved place of business, all books, records, written agreements and other necessary documents to determine the adequacy of the escrow account or accounts. These accounts and records shall be opened to inspection or audit by the Commission and its duly authorized agents at the broker's approved place of business during regular business hours. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  2920B;  57 Del. Laws, c. 151;  67 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  23;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2924. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2924. Penalties.

§ 2924. Penalties. A person not currently licensed under this chapter when guilty of engaging in the practice of providing real estate services, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to provide real estate services, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, that person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 for each offense. The Justices of the Peace shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this section. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5487;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2923;  57 Del. Laws, c. 151;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2925. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2925. Enforcement.

§ 2925. Enforcement. The Commission may report an individual for violation of this chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction and it may take the necessary legal steps for the proper legal officers of this State to enforce this chapter and collect the penalties provided in this chapter. 35 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  16;  Code 1935, §  5488;  24 Del. C. 1953, §  2924;  57 Del. Laws, c. 151;  71 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2926. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29. Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers and Salespersons|Subchapter II. Business Relationships|§ 2926. Applicability.

§ 2926. Applicability. This subchapter applies to licensees in their business relationships with customers and clients for all types of real estate services whether they are sales, leases, exchanges, management of real estate for others, or real estate counseling conducted by licensees. 75 Del. Laws, c. 277, §  6;  78 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  1;