Florida Real Estate Review Unit 3 & Unit 4

The following statements are true with respect to the members of the Florida Real Estate Commission EXCEPT that they

• are a mix of real estate practitioners and consumer members.

• are accountable to the governor for proper performance.

• are DBPR employees.

• depend on the DRE for their administrative assistance.

Members of the FREC are appointed by the

• governor and confirmed by the secretary of state.

• governor and confirmed by the DBPR secretary.

• DBPR Secretary and confirmed by the governor.

• governor and confirmed by the state senate.

Which statement does NOT describe the intent of the Florida Legislature concerning regulation of professional and licensed occupations to protect the public?

• When the potential for harm to the public is clear.

• When other ordinances and laws are not sufficient to protect the public

• Whenever deemed appropriate by the Legislature

• When less-constraining measures of regulation are not available or apparent.

Real estate licensees on active duty with the U.S. Army are regquired to renew their licenses

• every two years.

• on discharge.

• within one year after discharge.

• within two years after discharge.

The term of office for each Commission member is

• two years.

• four years.

• Five years.

• seven years.

The members of the Commission receive

• no compensation for their services.

• only a per diem fee when on official business.

• $50 per day when on official business, plus out-of-pocket travel expenses.

• an annual salary equal to a state legislator's annual salary.

Which Commission responsibility is an exercise of its quasi-judicial power?

• Adopt a seal

• Create and pass rules

• Regulate professional practices

• Grant or deny license applications

The Commission is NOT empowered to

• make determinations of violations

• impose administrative fines

• levy fines and imprisonment as penalties for certain crimes.

• adopt an official seal that, when used on a document, certificate, proceeding, or act of the COmmission, is prima facie evidence of it authenticity in all matters of law in the state.

Specific responsibilities of the FREC do NOT include

• determining the amount of licensing fees needed to operate the Commission.

• reporting criminal violations to the state's attorney.

• informing the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes of Disciplinary action against any of its licensees.

• providing the services necessary for the preparation and administration of licensing examinations.

Which power is NOT granted to the DBPR under Florida Statute 455?

• Issue citations

• Investigate consumer complaints

• Appoint FREC members

• Issue subpoenas