Oregon License Law

An Oregon licensee who pays an unlicensed person a referral fee for finding them a client is:

APermitted if the payment is under $100
BViolating ORS Chapter 696 by paying compensation to an unlicensed person✓ Correct
CAllowed if the referral is for commercial property only
DRequired to disclose it but otherwise permitted

Explanation

ORS Chapter 696 prohibits Oregon licensees from paying any compensation, referral fee, or finder's fee to unlicensed persons for real estate referral services. Compensation for real estate brokerage activities may only be paid to Oregon-licensed individuals or out-of-state licensed brokers through proper referral agreements.

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