Florida License Law

A Florida real estate license applicant is denied a license by the Florida Real Estate Commission. The applicant's right to appeal this decision is through:

AFiling a complaint with the Florida Bar Association
BRequesting a formal hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before an administrative law judge✓ Correct
CFiling a lawsuit directly in circuit court without any administrative review
DPetitioning the Governor to override FREC's decision

Explanation

FREC decisions are subject to the administrative process under Florida's Administrative Procedure Act (F.S. Chapter 120). An applicant denied a license or a licensee disciplined by FREC can request a formal administrative hearing before a Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) administrative law judge. The ALJ's recommended order goes to FREC for final action, which is then appealable to the District Court of Appeal.

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