New York § 442-C - 442-CViolations by salespersons; broker's responsibility
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§ 442-C. 442-CViolations by salespersons; broker's responsibility
§ 442-c. Violations by salespersons; broker's responsibility. No violation of a provision of this article by a real estate salesperson or employee of a real estate broker shall be deemed to be cause for the revocation or suspension of the license of the broker, unless it shall appear that the broker had actual knowledge of such violation or retains the benefits, profits or proceeds of a transaction wrongfully negotiated by their salesperson or employee after notice of the salesperson's or employee's misconduct. A broker shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for having any salesperson associated with their firm who has not secured the required license authorizing such employment.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 442-C ("442-CViolations by salespersons; broker's responsibility") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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