§ 5-20.5-19. Real estate courses and schools — Regulation — Issue and revocation of permits — Exceptions.
(a) The division of professional regulation is authorized and empowered to formulate rules and regulations relative to the establishment and operation of schools, courses of study, instruction, grades and grading systems, and related matters. The division and the council on postsecondary education have the power at any time to review the curriculum of those courses.
(b) Any school, individual, or organization that offers or conducts any course or courses of study in real estate, or any course or courses designed or represented to enable or assist non-licensees or applicants for license to pass examinations conducted by the division of professional regulation, shall first obtain a permit from, and subsequently abide by the rules and regulations of, the division covering those schools.
(c) The division has authority to suspend or revoke the permit of any school, individual, or organization for violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. The provisions of this section do not apply to any college or university that has been accredited by any accrediting body approved by the council on postsecondary education.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 215, § 2; P.L. 1974, ch. 173, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 59, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-20.5 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Section 5-20.5-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-20.5-2. - Persons exempt.
Section 5-20.5-3. - Contents of application — Application fee — Recommendations required.
Section 5-20.5-4. - Examination of applicants — Examination fee — Licensing without examination.
Section 5-20.5-5. - Real estate recovery account.
Section 5-20.5-8. - Corporations, partnerships, or associations engaging in business.
Section 5-20.5-9. - Temporary license issued to representative of deceased broker.
Section 5-20.5-11. - Fees and license renewals.
Section 5-20.5-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-20.5-14. - Revocation, suspension of license — Probationary period — Penalties.
Section 5-20.5-15. - Hearings before revocation or suspension of license.
Section 5-20.5-17. - Penalties for violations.
Section 5-20.5-18. - Department assistance in educational programs.
Section 5-20.5-21. - Actions for recovery of fee or commission.
Section 5-20.5-22. - Severability.
Section 5-20.5-23. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-20.5-24. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-20.5-25. - Errors and omissions insurance required of real estate licensees.
Section 5-20.5-27. - License required for ownership.
Section 5-20.5-28. - Order to cease unsafe practices — Appeal.