Any action taken by the commission pursuant to this subsection may, at its discretion, be construed as a “disciplinary sanction” or “sanction” as such terms are used in this chapter.
History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 325, §§ 11, 12; Ga. L. 1929, p. 316, § 32; Code 1933, §§ 84-1417, 84-1418; Ga. L. 1949, p. 943, § 4; Ga. L. 1965, p. 629, § 9; Code 1933, § 84-1421, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 100, § 1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 379, § 4; Ga. L. 1977, p. 691, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 231, §§ 5-7; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1398, § 8; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1411, § 5; Ga. L. 1984, p. 844, § 9; Ga. L. 1985, p. 360, §§ 15, 16; Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 43; Ga. L. 1986, p. 364, §§ 9, 10, 11, 12; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 1987, p. 252, §§ 7, 8; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1619, § 8; Ga. L. 1990, p. 650, §§ 5-8; Ga. L. 1991, p. 642, § 7; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1402, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1541, §§ 2, 3; Ga. L. 1993, p. 123, § 58; Ga. L. 1993, p. 376, § 2; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 13; Ga. L. 1996, p. 194, § 12; Ga. L. 1998, p. 196, § 7; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 21; Ga. L. 2003, p. 370, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 398, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 792, § 8/SB 547; Ga. L. 2007, p. 483, § 9/SB 114; Ga. L. 2009, p. 319, § 1/HB 315; Ga. L. 2011, p. 415, § 2/HB 53; Ga. L. 2011, p. 613, § 3/HB 423; Ga. L. 2012, p. 1099, §§ 12, 13/SB 365; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1208, § 2/SB 95; Ga. L. 2016, p. 516, § 2/HB 869.
Cross references.
Civil liability of real estate broker for discriminatory actions in connection with sale or purchase of housing accommodations, §§ 8-3-202 and 8-3-207 .
Suspension or revocation of license of real estate broker or salesperson for violation of laws relating to discrimination in sale, lease, financing of housing accommodations, § 8-3-208 .
False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, “commission on behalf” was substituted for “commission in behalf” in division (b)(17)(C)(i).
Law reviews.
For note on 1993 amendment of this Code section, see 10 Georgia St. U.L. Rev. 23 (1993).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 40 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
§ 43-40-3. Determination of Fees by Commission
§ 43-40-3.1. Rules and Regulations
§ 43-40-5. Status of License of Commissioner and Commission Employees
§ 43-40-7. Application for Licenses; Confidentiality
§ 43-40-10. Requirements for Firm to Be Granted Broker’s License
§ 43-40-13. Disposition of Fees Collected Under Chapter
§ 43-40-16. Refusal to Issue Licenses; Hearings; Judicial Review
§ 43-40-18. Management of Firm and Licensed Affiliates; Compliance With Local Ordinances
§ 43-40-20. Trust or Escrow Checking Account for Real Estate Business; When Entitled to Commission
§ 43-40-23. Applicability of County or Municipal License, Occupational, or Professional Taxes
§ 43-40-24. Requisites for Maintenance of Action Under Chapter
§ 43-40-25. Violations by Licensees, Schools, and Instructors; Sanctions; Unfair Trade Practices
§ 43-40-25.1. Completion of Certain Forms Not Practice of Law; Contents of Certain Forms
§ 43-40-25.2. Alternative Disciplinary Procedures; Citations
§ 43-40-26. Hearings Before Commission; Judicial Review
§ 43-40-28. Injunctive Actions
§ 43-40-29. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter
§ 43-40-30.1. Employer-Employee or Broker-Independent Contractor Relationships Between Licensees