Maryland License Law (alternative)
A Maryland licensee who violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a commercial transaction may face liability under:
AOnly MREC jurisdiction
BThe ADA, Fair Housing Act (if applicable), and Maryland law — not within MREC's primary jurisdiction but may affect license status✓ Correct
COnly HUD regulations
DNo liability since ADA is federal law
Explanation
ADA violations are subject to federal enforcement, not MREC's primary jurisdiction. However, ADA violations may also implicate fair housing law and can reflect on a licensee's fitness, affecting their license.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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