Which body administers oaths, takes depositions, issues subpoenas, and adopts rules concerning violations that may be submitted for mediation?

• A. The Department
• B. Florida Real Estate Commission
• C. Division of Real Estate
• D. The Florida Courts

Answer: (A)

In Florida, the department holds broad regulatory and enforcement duties for professions it licenses, including real estate. It administers oaths, takes depositions, and issues subpoenas to gather facts, which helps ensure due process in investigations. It also adopts rules concerning violations that may be submitted for mediation, establishing how disputes are handled before or alongside formal disciplinary steps. This centralized procedural authority keeps enforcement consistent and coordinated with the Real Estate Commission and the Division of Real Estate. Courts adjudicate disputes in a court setting, while the Commission governs licensing and discipline, and the Division handles investigative work under the department’s umbrella.