Massachusetts License Law

The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons has authority to do all of the following EXCEPT:

ARevoke a real estate license
BIssue civil fines for license law violations
CProsecute criminal charges directly✓ Correct
DSuspend a license pending investigation

Explanation

The Board can revoke, suspend, and fine licensees, but it cannot directly prosecute criminal charges — that is the role of the state attorney general or district attorney.

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