About This Book
Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 790 contains the administrative rules and regulations governing the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC). It establishes the requirements for real estate licensure, professional conduct, continuing education, timeshare registrations, and disciplinary actions throughout the state.
The administrative code is organized into the following specific, enforceable chapters:
Chapter 790-X-1 (General Provisions): Addresses rules governing out-of-state co-brokerage agreements, real estate continuing education topics — including ethics, fair housing, and escrow laws — as well as general definitions of license requirements.
Chapter 790-X-2 (Licensure): Specifies the exact documentation required for license issuance, the minimum age requirement of 19 years old, and the standards for how names must appear on license applications.
Chapter 790-X-3 (Disciplinary Actions): Establishes formal procedures for handling licensee complaints, designates the role of hearing officers, and defines how probable cause is determined for license suspension or revocation.
Chapter 790-X-4 (Timesharing Registration): Sets forth the specific regulations governing timeshare sales, licensing requirements, and public offering statements.
Chapter 790-X-5 (Hearings & Appeals): Grants the Executive Director the authority to issue temporary cease-and-desist orders in response to violations.
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