| Term | Definition |
| Censure, suspend or revoke a license | At lease 20 days before the hearing the REC must notify the licensee in wirting of: 1. the date of the hearing. 2. the location of the hearing. 3. an exact statement of the charges. the licensee can be heard in person or by counsel. Notice of hearing can be delivered personally ot the licensee of sent registered or certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee. If the licensee is an assoc broker the employing broker will be notified. |
| Censure, suspend or revoke a license | the licensee can request a description of the facts that are the basis for the hearing. The REC must provice facts within 10 days of the request. |
| Censure, suspend or revoke a license | the licensee must file a sworn answer to the charges within 20 days from the time the complaint is werved. The answer must contain all of the defenses the licensee intends to use at the hearing. |
| Holding the hearing | the director has the power to issue and sign subpoenas. Witnesses, papers, books or documents can be subpoened. |
| Holding the hearing | the chairperson or commissioner may administer oaths, examine witnesses, and take any evidence he deems pertinent. |
| Holding the hearing | the licensee can have the director issue subpoens for witnesses the licensee wishes to appear at the hearing. |
| Holding the hearing | depositions can be taken and used in civil cases. |
| Holding the hearing | if a subpoened witness fails to appear, testify or produce documents, books or papers, such witnesses may be dealt with as for contempt of court. |
| Holding the hearing | after the hearing, the REC will state its decision in wrtiting. If the REC determines the licensee is guilty of violating the licensing laws, it can immediately censure, suspend, staty a suspension or revoke a license. |
| Holding the hearing | to appeal the decision of the REC , parties fo to the DISTRICT COURT. |