Notice of Intended Action

Failure to have a brokerage agreement—civil penalty, 18.14(5)

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ARC 8859C

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION[193E]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to investigations and disciplinary procedures
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Real Estate Commission hereby proposes to amend Chapter 18, “Investigations and Disciplinary Procedures,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 543B.18.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 543B and 17A.

Purpose and Summary

The proposed amendment implements Iowa Code section 543B.56A, which imposes a civil penalty for failure to have a brokerage agreement.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on November 13, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●December 5, 2024

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 481—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Commission no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 11, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Ashley Thompson
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515.725.9035
Email: ashley.thompson@dia.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

March 11, 2025
1:30 to 2 p.m.

6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa
Via videoconference call:
meet.google.com/zqb-qnex-nyz
Or dial: 510.766.1166
PIN: 607867062

Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Commission and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Amend subrule 18.14(5) as follows:

18.14(5) Violations for which civil penalties may be imposed. The following is a nonexclusive list of violations upon which civil penalties may be imposed:

a.  to r. No change.

s. Failing to have a brokerage agreement signed as outlined in Iowa Code section 543B.56A.

s. t.Violating any of the remaining provisions in 193E—Chapters 1 through inclusive2022that have not heretofore been specified in this rule.

Real Estate Commission


This Organization is a part of the Professional Licensing and Regulation Bureau

Closed For Comments

This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 3/11/2025.

Official Document

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The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.

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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 2/19/2025.

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Administrative Rule References

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Rule 193E-18.14(5) Rule 193E-6.1(1) Rule 193E-6.1(2)

Iowa Code References

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Iowa Code 543B.46 Iowa Code 543B.56A

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