What authority does the real estate board NOT have according to its governing principles?

The real estate board is empowered to oversee and regulate various aspects of the real estate industry, including making decisions on disciplinary actions, determining licensing fees, and granting exceptions for licensing qualifications. However, waiving continuing education requirements is generally not within the board's authority. Continuing education is established to ensure that real estate professionals remain up-to-date with industry practices, laws, and regulations. It is a critical component of maintaining professional standards and ensuring consumer protection.

While the board may have discretion in certain areas, the overall framework for continuing education is usually defined by state law or regulations, making it difficult for the board to arbitrarily waive these requirements for individual practitioners, regardless of their competence or experience. This maintains a level of consistency and professionalism across the industry.