A licensee charged with stealing prescription drugs; who must notify the Real Estate Program Manager?

• A. The licensee
• B. The designated broker
• C. The Real Estate Program Manager
• D. The Department of Licensing

Answer: (A)

When a licensee faces criminal charges, the responsibility to report those charges falls on the licensee themselves. In Washington, such charges—especially offenses like theft or dishonesty—can affect licensure, so the regulator needs timely information to decide on any investigation or disciplinary steps and to keep license records current. The designated broker may oversee supervision, but the explicit duty to notify lies with the licensee, to the Real Estate Program Manager. The Department of Licensing oversees the broader regulatory framework, but the action of reporting to the Real Estate Program Manager comes from the licensee directly to ensure proper, prompt handling.