Florida License Law
A Florida real estate sales associate who participates in a transaction without an active, registered license is:
AEntitled to their earned commission
BNot entitled to collect a commission and may face criminal charges for unlicensed practice✓ Correct
CSubject only to a FREC warning
DProtected if their broker knew of their participation
Explanation
A sales associate whose license is inactive cannot legally perform real estate services or collect commissions. Performing licensed activities without an active license is a violation of Chapter 475 F.S. and may constitute a criminal offense.
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