Oregon License Law

Under Oregon law, a broker who operates their own real estate business without a principal broker license is committing:

AA minor technical violation
BUnlicensed practice of real estate brokerage, which is a criminal offense and civil violation under ORS Chapter 696✓ Correct
CA violation only if they collect commissions
DA violation only if they employ other licensees

Explanation

Only a principal broker may operate an independent real estate brokerage in Oregon. A regular broker who conducts real estate business independently (without a principal broker supervisor) is engaged in unlicensed practice of real estate brokerage — a criminal offense under ORS 696.

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