South Dakota License Law

When a South Dakota real estate broker dies or becomes incapacitated, what happens to affiliated salesperson licenses?

AAll salesperson licenses immediately become inactive
BThe Real Estate Commission may designate a temporary broker or the salespersons may transfer to another broker✓ Correct
CThe salespersons may immediately become independent brokers
DThe licenses are automatically cancelled and must be reapplied for

Explanation

When a broker dies or becomes incapacitated in South Dakota, the Real Estate Commission may appoint a temporary broker to allow the brokerage to continue operations, or affiliated salespersons can transfer their licenses to another supervising broker. Immediate cancellation would be harmful to clients in active transactions.

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