In a disciplinary action, which of the following is NOT a permissible action by the director of the department of licensing?

• A. Fines
• B. Suspend license
• C. Revoke license
• D. Cannot award damages to individuals defrauded by real estate licensees

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that the director’s authority in disciplinary actions is about regulating licenses, not compensating victims. In a disciplinary case, the director can impose penalties that punish and deter misconduct—fines for violations, suspending a license, or revoking it to stop harmful practice. What the director does not do in this process is award monetary damages to individuals who were defrauded. Damages are a civil remedy pursued in court, or they may be addressed through the Real Estate Recovery Fund, which exists to compensate victims within statutory limits. So, saying that the director cannot award damages captures a limitation of disciplinary power, making that option the correct choice.