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Upon receipt of a
valid case that falls within the jurisdiction of the
Louisiana Real Estate Commission, a case file is opened and
assigned to an investigator. The assigned investigator will
conduct personal interviews with all individuals relevant
to the case and review all associated documents. Licensees, registrants and certificate
holders are required by law to cooperate fully with the
investigation.
If an investigation reveals evidence of a violation of the
Louisiana Real Estate License Law or the Rules and Regulations of the Commission,
a public adjudicatory hearing is scheduled. All
formal hearings are conducted
in open meetings, in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative
Procedure Act.
Persons involved in the investigation may
be subpoenaed to attend the hearing. Licensees, registrants and
certificate holders who are the subject of the hearing may
be represented by legal counsel at their own expense.
The Commission renders a
decision based upon all evidence presented at the
hearings. A finding of guilt can result in any of the
following:
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Revocation
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Suspension
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Censure
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Continuing Education
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Fine up to $5000.00
Any decision of the
Commission made at a formal hearing can be appealed to the
Nineteenth Judicial District Court.
For information about
the informal hearing process, see Chapter
41.Investigations and Hearings, Section
4107.Adjudicatory Proceedings.
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