Louisiana § RS 37:1440 - Examination
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1440 — Examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1440. Examination
A. Professional competency as referred to in this Chapter shall be established by an examination prepared by or under the supervision of the commission. The examination shall be of a scope sufficient in the judgment of the commission to determine that a person is professionally competent to act as a real estate broker or salesperson. The commission shall make all necessary rules and regulations governing the time, place, and method of conducting such examinations.
B. The examination shall consist of such technical and professional subjects relating to the real estate business as the commission shall prescribe or believe applicable in order to determine the professional competency of the applicant and to protect the interests of the public.
C. Examinations shall be conducted, administered, and scored by either the Department of State Civil Service or by a national testing service.
Acts 1978, No. 514, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 492, §1; Acts 1989, No. 655, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:1440
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1440 cover?
Section RS 37:1440 ("Examination") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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