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NY A03187

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2009

Primary Sponsor

Audrey Pheffer

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum civil penalty for real estate broker and salesman misconduct violations from $1,000 to $2,000, effective January 1 following enactment
  • Requires the Secretary of State to hold public hearings within cease and desist zones at least 90 days before expiration and report to the Legislature at least 60 days before expiration on whether the zone will be readopted
  • Requires the Secretary of State to publish annually by December 31 a list organized by zip code of all fines, suspensions, and revocations imposed for violations of nonsolicitation provisions
  • Requires that hearings on charges arising from alleged violations of nonsolicitation provisions be held within the county where the real property is located, if reasonably feasible
  • Updates terminology by replacing "salesman" with "salesperson" and "fine" with "civil penalty" throughout the statute

Legislative Description

Increases the fine that may be imposed for violations of real estate licensing laws and provides for procedures in connection with violations involving nonsolicitation orders and cease and desist zones; provides for publication of violations; directs the secretary of state to hold public hearings within cease and desist zones prior to their expiration and report to the legislature on the decision of whether or not to readopt the rule and reasons for such decision.

Last Action

reported referred to codes

6/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Codes6/15/2010
Judiciary1/23/2009

Full Bill Text

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