West Virginia License Law
A West Virginia broker is convicted of a felony unrelated to real estate (e.g., drunk driving). WVREC:
ACannot consider any non-real estate convictions
BMay discipline the licensee as criminal convictions can be grounds for license action✓ Correct
CMust automatically revoke the license for any felony conviction
DOnly takes action for crimes involving moral turpitude
Explanation
Under WV Code Chapter 30 Article 40, the WVREC may consider criminal convictions in disciplinary proceedings. A felony conviction, depending on its nature and circumstances, may be grounds for license suspension or revocation.
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