Fair Housing
A Mississippi real estate association adopts a code of ethics that prohibits members from engaging in discriminatory practices. This code:
AReplaces the federal Fair Housing Act for members of the association
BSupplements federal and state fair housing laws with additional professional standards✓ Correct
CExempts members from HUD investigations
DOnly applies to commercial transactions
Explanation
Professional association codes of ethics (such as the NAR Code of Ethics) supplement but do not replace federal and state law. They impose additional professional obligations on members.
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