Georgia Code
Chapter 40 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
§ 43-40-25. Violations by Licensees, Schools, and Instructors; Sanctions; Unfair Trade Practices

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

Georgia Code

Title 43 - Professions and Businesses

Chapter 40 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

§ 43-40-1. Definitions

§ 43-40-2. Creation of Commission; Members; Meetings; Recusal for Conflict of Interest; Removal; Compensation; Annual Report; Budget Unit

§ 43-40-3. Determination of Fees by Commission

§ 43-40-3.1. Rules and Regulations

§ 43-40-4. Office of Commissioner; Qualifications; Restrictions; Staff; Oath; Duties and Powers; Reimbursement

§ 43-40-5. Status of License of Commissioner and Commission Employees

§ 43-40-6. Seal; Records

§ 43-40-7. Application for Licenses; Confidentiality

§ 43-40-8. Qualifications of Licensees; Course of Study for Licensed Salespersons; Lapse; Reinstatement; Renewal; Continuing Education; Standards for Courses

§ 43-40-9. Nonresident Licensees; Service of Process; Reciprocity; Contracts With Licensed Georgia Brokers

§ 43-40-10. Requirements for Firm to Be Granted Broker’s License

§ 43-40-11. Form of License

§ 43-40-12. Fees; Inactive Status; Licensure of Broker as Salesperson; Penalty Fees; Extension of Renewal Period

§ 43-40-13. Disposition of Fees Collected Under Chapter

§ 43-40-14. Power of Commission to Issue, Revoke, or Suspend Licenses and Censure Licensees; Power to Enter Contracts; Retention of Funds

§ 43-40-15. Grant of Licenses; Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of License; Other Sanctions; Surrender or Lapse; Conviction

§ 43-40-16. Refusal to Issue Licenses; Hearings; Judicial Review

§ 43-40-18. Management of Firm and Licensed Affiliates; Compliance With Local Ordinances

§ 43-40-19. Change of Place of Business; Transfer of Salesperson, Associate Broker, or Community Association Manager

§ 43-40-20. Trust or Escrow Checking Account for Real Estate Business; When Entitled to Commission

§ 43-40-21. Violations Involving Real Estate Accounts; Report to Attorney General; Injunctions; Appointment of Receiver

§ 43-40-22. Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund; Revocation of License Upon Court Order for Payment From Fund; Subrogation

§ 43-40-22.1. Fidelity Bond or Insurance Requirements for Broker Providing Community Management Services

§ 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

§ 43-40-27. Investigation of Complaints; Subpoenas; Confidentiality; Publication of Licensee Name Upon Revocation or Suspension; Closed Meetings

§ 43-40-27.1. Conviction Data

§ 43-40-28. Injunctive Actions

§ 43-40-29. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter

§ 43-40-30. Acting Without a License; Cease and Desist Order; Judicial Review; Effect of Code Section on Other Remedies

§ 43-40-30.1. Employer-Employee or Broker-Independent Contractor Relationships Between Licensees

§ 43-40-31. Penalty