2930. Standard Proposed Decision Language.
2930. Standard Proposed Decision Language. somebody2930. Standard Proposed Decision Language.
The following language, terms and conditions will be used, as appropriate, in Proposed Decisions and Decisions of the
commissioner in administrative adjudications conducted pursuant to Sections 11500, et seq. of the Government Code:
1. Revocation:
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent ____________ under the Real Estate Law are revoked.
2. Revocation With Right to Restricted License - Broker:
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent ___________ under the Real Estate Law are revoked; provided,
however, a restricted real estate broker license shall be issued to Respondent pursuant to Section 10156.5 of the Business
and Professions Code if Respondent makes application therefor and pays to the Bureau of Real Estate the appropriate
fee for the restricted license within 90 days from the effective date of this Decision. The restricted license issued to
Respondent shall be subject to all of the provisions of Section 10156.7 of the Business and Professions Code and to the
following limitations, conditions and restrictions imposed under authority of Section 10156.6 of that Code:
1. The restricted license issued to Respondent may be suspended prior to hearing by Order of the Real Estate
Commissioner in the event of Respondent's conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a crime which is substantially
related to Respondent's fitness or capacity as a real estate licensee.
2. The restricted license issued to Respondent may be suspended prior to hearing by Order of the Real Estate
Commissioner on evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that Respondent has violated provisions of the
California Real Estate Law, the Subdivided Lands Law, Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner or conditions
attaching to the restricted license.
3. Respondent shall not be eligible to apply for the issuance of an unrestricted real estate license nor for the removal
of any of the conditions, limitations or restrictions of a restricted license until two years have elapsed from the
effective date of this Decision.
4. Respondent shall, within nine months from the effective date of this Decision, present evidence satisfactory to
the Real Estate Commissioner that Respondent has, since the most recent issuance of an original or renewal real
estate license, taken and successfully completed the continuing education requirements of Article 2.5 of Chapter 3
of the Real Estate Law for renewal of a real estate license. If Respondent fails to satisfy this condition, the
Commissioner may order the suspension of the restricted license until the Respondent presents such evidence. The
Commissioner shall afford Respondent the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act
to present such evidence.
3. Revocation With Right to Restricted License -Salesperson:
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent ____________ under the Real Estate Law are revoked; provided,
however, a restricted real estate salesperson license shall be issued to Respondent pursuant to Section 10156.5 of the
Business and Professions Code if Respondent makes application therefor and pays to the Bureau of Real Estate the
appropriate fee for the restricted license within 90 days from the effective date of this Decision. The restricted license
issued to Respondent shall be subject to all of the provisions of Section 10156.7 of the Business and Professions Code
and to the following limitations, conditions and restrictions imposed under authority of Section 10156.6 of that Code:
1. The restricted license issued to Respondent may be suspended prior to hearing by Order of the Real Estate
Commissioner in the event of Respondent's conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a crime which is substantially
related to Respondent's fitness or capacity as a real estate licensee.
2. The restricted license issued to Respondent may be suspended prior to hearing by Order of the Real Estate
Commissioner on evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that Respondent has violated provisions of the
California Real Estate Law, the Subdivided Lands Law, Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner or conditions
attaching to the restricted license.
3. Respondent shall not be eligible to apply for the issuance of an unrestricted real estate license nor for the removal
of any of the conditions, limitations or restrictions of a restricted license until two years have elapsed from the
effective date of this Decision.
4. Respondent shall submit with any application for license under an employing broker, or any application for
transfer to a new employing broker, a statement signed by the prospective employing real estate broker on a form
approved by the Bureau of Real Estate which shall certify:
(a) That the employing broker has read the Decision of the Commissioner which granted the right to a restricted
license; and
(b) That the employing broker will exercise close supervision over the performance by the restricted licensee
relating to activities for which a real estate license is required.
5. Respondent shall, within nine months from the effective date of this Decision, present evidence satisfactory to the
Real Estate Commissioner that Respondent has, since the most recent issuance of an original or renewal real estate
license, taken and successfully completed the continuing education requirements of Article 2.5 of Chapter 3 of the Real
Estate Law for renewal of a real estate license. If Respondent fails to satisfy this condition, the Commissioner may order
the suspension of the restricted license until the Respondent presents such evidence. The Commissioner shall afford
Respondent the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to present such evidence.
4. Suspension Added to Revocation With Right to a Restricted License:
Any restricted real estate license issued to Respondent pursuant to this Decision shall be suspended for ____ days from
the date of issuance of said restricted license.
5. Professional Responsibility Condition:
Respondent shall, within six months from the effective date of this Decision, take and pass the Professional
Responsibility Examination administered by the Bureau including the payment of the appropriate examination fee. If
Respondent fails to satisfy this condition, the Commissioner may order suspension of Respondent's license until
Respondent passes the examination.
6. Conditional License Condition -Salesperson Only -(Accusation):
Respondent's original real estate salesperson license was issued subject to the provisions of Section 10153.4 of the
Business and Professions Code, and the restricted real estate salesperson license issued to Respondent shall be similarly
limited, to wit: Respondent shall, within eighteen (18) months of the issuance of Respondent's original real estate
salesperson license under the provisions of Section 10153.4 of the Business and Professions Code, submit evidence
satisfactory to the Commissioner of successful completion, at an accredited institution, of a course in real estate practices
and one of the courses listed in Section 10153.2, other than real estate principles, advanced legal aspects of real estate,
advanced real estate finance or advanced real estate appraisal. If Respondent fails to present satisfactory evidence of
successful completion of said courses, the restricted license shall be automatically suspended effective eighteen (18)
months after issuance of Respondent's original real estate salesperson license. Said suspension shall not be lifted until
Respondent has submitted the required evidence of course completion and the Commissioner has given written notice
to the Respondent of lifting of the suspension.
7. Restitution Condition:
Respondent shall, prior to the issuance of the restricted license and as a condition of the issuance of said restricted
license, submit proof satisfactory to the Commissioner of payment of restitution in the amount of ___________ to
______________.
8. Reporting Condition (Broker Only):
Respondent shall report in writing to the Bureau of Real Estate as the Real Estate Commissioner shall direct by his
Decision herein or by separate written order issued while the restricted license is in effect such information concerning
Respondent's activities for which a real estate license is required as the Commissioner shall deem to be appropriate to
protect the public interest.
Such reports may include, but shall not be limited to, periodic independent accountings of trust funds in the custody and
control of Respondent and periodic summaries of salient information concerning each real estate transaction in which
the Respondent engaged during the period covered by the report.
9. Suspension (Broker and Salesperson):
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent _____________ under the Real Estate Law are suspended for a period
of ___________ (____) days from the effective date of this Decision.
10. Suspension With All or a Portion Stayed (Broker and Salesperson):
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent _____________ under the Real Estate Law are suspended for a period
of _____________(____) days from the effective date of this Decision; provided, however, that ___________(____)
days of said suspension shall be stayed for one (1) year upon the following terms and conditions:
1. Respondent shall obey all laws, rules and regulations governing the rights, duties and responsibilities of a real
estate licensee in the State of California; and
2. That no final subsequent determination be made, after hearing or upon stipulation, that cause for disciplinary
action occurred within one (1) year of the effective date of this Decision. Should such a determination be made, the
Commissioner may, in his discretion, vacate and set aside the stay order and reimpose all or a portion of the stayed
suspension. Should no such determination be made, the stay imposed herein shall become permanent.
11. Suspension With Monetary Penalty in Lieu of Suspension Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section
10175.2 (Broker and Salesperson):
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent _____________ under the Real Estate Law are suspended for a period
of _____________(____) days from the effective date of this Decision; provided, however, that if Respondent petitions,
said suspension (or a portion thereof) shall be stayed upon condition that:
1. Respondent pays a monetary penalty pursuant to Section 10175.2 of the Business and Professions Code at the
rate of $_________ for each day of the suspension for a total monetary penalty of $____________.
2. Said payment shall be in the form of a cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Recovery Account
of the Real Estate Fund. Said check must be received by the Bureau prior to the effective date of the Decision in
this matter.
3. No further cause for disciplinary action against the real estate license of Respondent occurs within one year from
the effective date of the Decision in this matter.
4. If Respondent fails to pay the monetary penalty in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Decision, the
Commissioner may, without a hearing, order the immediate execution of all or any part of the stayed suspension in
which event the Respondent shall not be entitled to any repayment nor credit, prorated or otherwise, for money paid
to the Bureau under the terms of this Decision.
5. If Respondent pays the monetary penalty and if no further cause for disciplinary action against the real estate
license of Respondent occurs within one year from the effective date of the Decision, the stay hereby granted shall
become permanent.
12. Denial of Broker License Application With Right to a Restricted Broker License. (Note: The continuing
education condition should not be used in application cases):
Respondent's application for a real estate broker license is denied; provided, however, a restricted real estate broker
license shall be issued to Respondent pursuant to Section 10156.5 of the Business and Professions Code. The restricted
license issued to the Respondent shall be subject to all of the provisions of Section 10156.7 of the Business and
Professions Code and to the following limitations, conditions and restrictions imposed under authority of Section
10156.6 of said Code:
1. The license shall not confer any property right in the privileges to be exercised, and the Real Estate Commissioner
may by appropriate order suspend the right to exercise any privileges granted under this restricted license in the
event of:
(a) The conviction of Respondent (including a plea of nolo contendere) of a crime which is substantially
related to Respondent's fitness or capacity as a real estate licensee; or
(b) The receipt of evidence that Respondent has violated provisions of the California Real Estate Law, the
Subdivided Lands Law, Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner or conditions attaching to this
restricted license.
2. Respondent shall not be eligible to apply for the issuance of an unrestricted real estate license nor the removal of
any of the conditions, limitations or restrictions attaching to the restricted license until two years have elapsed from
the date of issuance of the restricted license to Respondent.
13. Denial of Salesperson License Application With Right to a Restricted Salesperson License (Unconditional).
(Note: The continuing education condition should not be used in application cases):
Respondent's application for a real estate salesperson license is denied; provided, however, a restricted real estate
salesperson license shall be issued to Respondent pursuant to Section 10156.5 of the Business and Professions Code.
The restricted license issued to the Respondent shall be subject to all of the provisions of Section 10156.7 of the Business
and Professions Code and to the following limitations, conditions and restrictions imposed under authority of Section
10156.6 of said Code:
1. The license shall not confer any property right in the privileges to be exercised, and the Real Estate Commissioner
may by appropriate order suspend the right to exercise any privileges granted under this restricted license in the
event of:
(a) The conviction of Respondent (including a plea of nolo contendere) of a crime which is substantially
related to Respondent's fitness or capacity as a real estate licensee; or
(b) The receipt of evidence that Respondent has violated provisions of the California Real Estate Law, the
Subdivided Lands Law, Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner or conditions attaching to this
restricted license.
2. Respondent shall not be eligible to apply for the issuance of an unrestricted real estate license nor the removal of
any of the conditions, limitations or restrictions attaching to the restricted license until two years have elapsed from
the date of issuance of the restricted license to Respondent.
3. With the application for license, or with the application for transfer to a new employing broker, Respondent shall
submit a statement signed by the prospective employing real estate broker on a form RE 552 (Rev. 4/88) approved
by the Bureau of Real Estate which shall certify as follows:
(a) That the employing broker has read the Decision which is the basis for the issuance of the restricted
license; and
(b) That the employing broker will carefully review all transaction documents prepared by the restricted
licensee and otherwise exercise close supervision over the licensee's performance of acts for which a license
is required.
14. Denial of Application for Conditional Salesperson Application or Revocation of Conditional Salesperson
License. (Note: A license is “conditional” when the respondent has not completed the two additional courses
required by Section 10153.4):
Denial: Restricted License:
1. Respondent's restricted real estate salesperson license is issued subject to the requirements of Section 10153.4 of
the Business and Professions Code, to wit: Respondent shall, within eighteen (18) months of the issuance of the
restricted license, submit evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner of successful completion, at an accredited
institution, of a course in real estate practices and one of the courses listed in Section 10153.2, other than real estate
principles, advanced legal aspects of real estate, advanced real estate finance or advanced real estate appraisal. If
Respondent fails to timely present to the Bureau satisfactory evidence of successful completion of the two required
courses, the restricted license shall be automatically suspended effective eighteen (18) months after the date of its
issuance. Said suspension shall not be lifted unless, prior to the expiration of the restricted license, Respondent has
submitted the required evidence of course completion and the Commissioner has given written notice to Respondent
of lifting of the suspension.
2. Pursuant to Section 10154, if Respondent has not satisfied the requirements for an unqualified license under
Section 10153.4, Respondent shall not be entitled to renew the restricted license, and shall not be entitled to the
issuance of another license which is subject to Section 10153.4 until four years after the date of the issuance of the
preceding restricted license.
Revocation: Restricted License. (Applicable if less than eighteen (18) months have passed since the issuance of the
conditional license being revoked):
1. Respondent's restricted real estate salesperson license is issued subject to the requirements of Section 10153.4 of
the Business and Professions Code, to wit: Respondent shall, within eighteen (18) months of the issuance of the
license revoked herein, submit evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner of successful completion, at an accredited
institution, of a course in real estate practices and one of the courses listed in Section 10153.2, other than real estate
principles, advanced legal aspects of real estate, advanced real estate finance or advanced real estate appraisal. If
Respondent fails to present to the Bureau satisfactory evidence of successful completion of the two required courses,
the restricted license shall be automatically suspended effective eighteen (18) months after the date of issuance of
the license revoked herein. Said suspension shall not be lifted unless prior to the expiration of the restricted license
Respondent has submitted the required evidence of course completion and the Commissioner has given written
notice to Respondent of lifting of the suspension.
2. Pursuant to Section 10154, if Respondent has not satisfied the requirements for an unqualified license under
Section 10153.4, Respondent shall not be entitled to renew the restricted license, and shall not be entitled to the
issuance of another license which is subject to Section 10153.4 until four years after the date of the issuance of the
preceding restricted license.
Revocation: Restricted License. (More than 18 months have passed since the issuance of the conditional license
being revoked):
1. Prior to the delivery or mailing of Respondent's restricted license, Respondent shall submit evidence satisfactory
to the Commissioner of successful completion, at an accredited institution, of a course in real estate practices and
one of the courses listed in Section 10153.2, other than real estate principles, advanced legal aspects of real estate,
advanced real estate finance or advanced real estate appraisal. If Respondent fails to present to the Bureau
satisfactory evidence of successful completion of the two required courses, the restricted license shall be
automatically suspended. Said suspension shall not be lifted unless, prior to the expiration of the restricted license,
Respondent has submitted the required evidence of course completion and the Commissioner has given written
notice to Respondent of lifting of the suspension.
2. If Respondent has not satisfied the requirements for an unqualified license within four years from the date of
issuance of the restricted license revoked herein, Respondent shall not be entitled to renew the restricted license,
and shall not be entitled to the issuance of another license which is subject to Section 10153.4 until four years after
the date of the issuance of the preceding restricted license.
15. Trust Fund Violations: Standard Terms and Conditions for a Restricted License:
Pursuant to Section 10148 of the Business and Professions Code, Respondent shall pay the Commissioner's reasonable
cost for: a) the audit which led to this disciplinary action and, b) a subsequent audit to determine if Respondent has
corrected the trust fund violation(s) found in paragraphs __________ of the Determination of Issues. In calculating the
amount of the Commissioner's reasonable cost, the Commissioner may use the estimated average hourly salary for all
persons performing audits of real estate brokers, and shall include an allocation for travel time to and from the auditor's
place of work. Respondent shall pay such cost within 60 days of receiving an invoice from the Commissioner detailing
the activities preformed during the audit and the amount of time spent performing those activities. The Commissioner
may suspend the restricted license issued to respondent pending a hearing held in accordance with Section 11500, et
seq., of the Government Code, if payment is not timely made as provided for herein, or as provided for in a subsequent
agreement between the Respondent and the Commissioner. The suspension shall remain in effect until payment is made
in full or until Respondent enters into an agreement satisfactory to the Commissioner to provide for payment, or until a
decision providing otherwise is adopted following a hearing held pursuant to this condition.
16. Trust Fund Violations: Standard Terms and Conditions for a Suspended License:
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent are suspended for two years from the effective date of this Decision;
provided, however, that the suspension shall be stayed upon the following terms and conditions:
1. Respondent's license and license rights shall be actually suspended for a period of ____ days. Respondent may,
pursuant to Section 10175.2, petition the Commissioner to pay a monetary penalty and thereby further stay
imposition of the term of the actual suspension. (Note: The last sentence is optional.)
2. Respondent shall obey all laws, rules and regulations governing the rights, duties and responsibilities of a real
estate licensee in the State of California.
3. The Commissioner may, if a final subsequent determination is made, after hearing or upon stipulation, that cause
for disciplinary action occurred during the term of the suspension provided for in condition “1”, vacate and set aside
the stay order including any further stay imposed pursuant to Section 10175.2. Should no order vacating the stay be
made pursuant to this condition or condition “4” below, the stay imposed herein shall become permanent.
4. Pursuant to Section 10148 of the Business and Professions Code, Respondent shall pay the Commissioner's
reasonable cost for: a) the audit which led to this disciplinary action and, b) a subsequent audit to determine if
Respondent has corrected the trust fund violation(s) found in paragraphs ________________ of the Determination
of Issues. In calculating the amount of the Commissioner's reasonable cost, the Commissioner may use the estimated
average hourly salary for all persons performing audits of real estate brokers, and shall include an allocation for
travel costs, including mileage, time to and from the auditor's place of work and per diem. Respondent shall pay
such cost within 60 days of receiving an invoice from the Commissioner detailing the activities performed during
the audit and the amount of time spent performing those activities. The Commissioner may, in his discretion, vacate
and set aside the stay order, if payment is not timely made as provided for herein, or as provided for in a subsequent
agreement between the Respondent and the Commissioner. The vacation and the set aside of the stay shall remain
in effect until payment is made in full, or until Respondent enters into an agreement satisfactory to the
Commissioner to provide for payment. Should no order vacating the stay be issued, either in accordance with this
condition or condition “3”, the stay imposed herein shall become permanent.
17. Trust Fund Violation Course Requirement.
Restricted License:
Respondent shall, prior to and as a condition of the issuance of the restricted license, submit proof satisfactory to the
Commissioner of having taken and successfully completed the continuing education course on trust fund accounting
and handling specified in subdivision (a) of Section 10170.5 of the Business and Professions Code. Proof of satisfaction
of this requirement includes evidence that respondent has successfully completed the trust fund account and handling
continuing education course within 120 days prior to the effective date of the Decision in this matter.
Suspended License:
All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent _________________ are indefinitely suspended unless or until
Respondent provides proof satisfactory to the Commissioner, of having taken and successfully completed the continuing
education course on trust fund accounting and handling specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 10170.5
of the Business and Professions Code. Proof of satisfaction of this requirement includes evidence that respondent has
successfully completed the trust fund account and handling continuing education course within 120 days prior to the
effective date of the Decision in this matter.
18. Unlicensed Activity (Brokers and Salespersons) License Suspension with Right to Petition to Pay Monetary
Penalty.
(a) In addition to any other penalty imposed, when a Respondent is found to have been compensated for performing
acts requiring a real estate license without having a license or when his or her real estate license was suspended, revoked
or expired, the penalty shall include a suspension of the license with the right to pay a monetary penalty to stay all or a
portion of the suspension. The length of the suspension shall be based on the aggregate amount of compensation paid
during the period of non-licensure measured by one (1) day of suspension for each one hundred dollars ($100) of
compensation received up to a maximum of $10,000.00.)
(b) All licenses and licensing rights of Respondent __________ under the Real Estate Law are suspended for a period
of __________ (____) days from the effective date of this Decision; provided, however, that if Respondent petitions,
said suspension (or a portion thereof) shall be stayed upon condition that:
1. Respondent pays a monetary penalty pursuant to Section 10175.2 of the Business and Professions Code at the
rate of $100.00 for each day of the suspension for a total monetary penalty of $___________.
2. Said payment shall be in the form of a cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Recovery Account
of the Real Estate Fund. Said check must be received by the Bureau prior to the effective date of the Decision in
this matter.
3. No further cause for disciplinary action against the real estate license of Respondent occurs within one year from
the effective date of the Decision in this matter.
4. If Respondent fails to pay the monetary penalty in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Decision, the
Commissioner may, without a hearing, order the immediate execution of all or any part of the stayed suspension in
which event the Respondent shall not be entitled to any repayment nor credit, prorated or otherwise, for money paid
to the Bureau under the terms of this Decision.
5. If Respondent pays the monetary penalty and if no further cause for disciplinary action against the real estate
license of Respondent occurs within one year from the effective date of the Decision, the stay hereby granted shall
become permanent.
19. Reporting Condition Criminal Conviction Cases (Brokers and Salespersons) - Restricted License.
In addition to any other penalty imposed, when a Respondent is found to have violated Sections 475(a)(2), 480(a)(1),
490 or 10177(b) of the Code, the following condition shall be included among the terms and conditions attached to a
restricted license:
Respondent shall notify the Commissioner in writing within 72 hours of any arrest by sending a certified letter to the
Commissioner at the Bureau of Real Estate, Post Office Box 137000, Sacramento, CA 95813-7000. The letter shall set
forth the date of Respondent's arrest, the crime for which Respondent was arrested and the name and address of the
arresting law enforcement agency. Respondent's failure to timely file written notice shall constitute an independent
violation of the terms of the restricted license and shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of that license.
20. Order of Debarment
Pursuant to Section 10087 of the Business and Professions Code, Respondent ______ is hereby barred and prohibited
for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the effective date of this order from performing any of the following activities
in the State of California:
(a) Participating in any capacity to further the business activity of a real estate salesperson or real estate broker, or
engaging in any business activity involving real estate that is subject to regulation under Division 4 (Sections 10000
through 11288) of the Business & Professions Code;
(b) Participating in any activity for which a real estate salesperson or a real estate broker license is required;
(c) Engaging in any real estate-related business activity on the premises where a real estate salesperson or real estate
broker is conducting business which requires a real estate license;
(d) Participating in any real estate-related business activity of a finance lender, residential mortgage lender, bank, credit
union, escrow company, title company, or underwritten title company; and
(e) Holding any position of employment, management, control, or ownership, as a real estate broker, a real estate
salesperson, or an unlicensed person, in any business involving any of the activities mentioned in subparagraphs (a)
through (d) above.
Article 18.8. Voluntary Surrender of License
Public
Off