§ 17-305. Qualifications of applicants for real estate broker license

   (a) In general. -- To qualify for a real estate broker license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) Character and reputation. -- An applicant shall be of good character and reputation.

(c) Age. -- An applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) Education and experience. --

   (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant shall:

      (i) have completed successfully a course in real estate approved by the Commission for real estate brokers that includes a 3 clock hour course in real estate ethics approved by the Commission; and

      (ii) have been a licensed real estate salesperson and have actively and lawfully provided real estate brokerage services for at least 3 years.

   (2) If an applicant is qualified to practice law in the State, the Commission shall waive the educational and experience requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection for that applicant.

(e) Examination. -- An applicant shall pass an examination given by the Commission under § 17-306 of this subtitle.

(f) Additional requirements. -- An applicant shall meet any other requirement that the Commission establishes to ensure that only individuals who are professionally competent and of good character and reputation are licensed.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 4-305; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1994, ch. 3, § 13; 2004, ch. 541.