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In Arizona, 'discrimination' in real estate transactions can result in which types of legal action?

AOnly civil penalties assessed by ADRE, with no individual criminal liability for a licensee acting in good faith based on a client's instructions
BAdministrative action by ADRE, civil proceedings under fair housing laws, and potentially criminal prosecution for certain intentional violationsCorrect
CAdministrative action by ADRE only; the Fair Housing Act's criminal provisions apply only to federal law enforcement, not to individual real estate licensees
DOnly private civil lawsuits brought by the aggrieved party; ADRE does not have jurisdiction to initiate proceedings under federal fair housing law

Why Administrative action by ADRE, civil proceedings under fair housing laws, and potentially criminal prosecution for certain intentional violations Is Correct

Answer B: Administrative action by ADRE, civil proceedings under fair housing laws, and potentially criminal prosecution for certain intentional violations

Discrimination in real estate can result in multiple concurrent proceedings: ADRE administrative action (license discipline), HUD/DOJ civil proceedings, state civil rights agency action, and private lawsuits. Some intentional violations can result in criminal charges.

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