Washington License Law

A Washington real estate broker convicted of a felony crime involving fraud or dishonesty may face:

AA 6-month license suspension only
BLicense revocation and may be denied future licensing✓ Correct
CA civil fine but no license consequences
DAutomatic license reinstatement after serving sentence

Explanation

Under RCW 18.85, a conviction for a felony involving fraud, dishonesty, or misrepresentation is grounds for license revocation. The DOL has broad authority to deny future licensing applications based on such criminal history.

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