Quasi-judicial powers of the Florida Real Estate Commission involve what process?

• A. Conduct Formal Hearings and Issue Decisions Regarding License Discipline
• B. Draft Statutes
• C. Enforce Tax Laws
• D. Administer Examinations

Answer: (A)

Quasi-judicial powers let the Florida Real Estate Commission act like a court in disciplinary matters. This means the Commission can hold formal hearings, accept evidence, hear testimony, and apply the applicable laws and rules to the facts, then issue an order about license discipline. The result can include suspending, revoking, or restricting a license and imposing fines, with the decision subject to review in the courts if challenged.

Drafting statutes is a legislative function, not a quasi-judicial one. Enforcing tax laws falls outside the Commission’s duties, as tax enforcement is handled by separate tax authorities. Administering examinations is an administrative licensing task, not a quasi-judicial process that resolves disputes with formal findings and binding orders.