Section 1450.960  Citations for Non-Compliance with Continuing Education and Post-License Education Requirements

The Division shall conduct audits to verify compliance with the CE and post-license education requirements of the Act and this Part.  If, during an audit or compliance review, the Division determines that a licensee may be deficient in complying with CE or post-license education requirements, the Division will issue a citation to the licensee of the deficiency.  Service of the citation shall be made in person, electronically or by mail to the licensee at the licensee's address or email address of record.  The licensee shall have 60 days after the date of service of the citation to submit evidence of compliance with CE requirements to the Division and to pay the fine imposed.

a)         The citation shall inform the licensee that they may provide the Division with proof that the licensee has completed the required CE or post-license education prior to the renewal deadline or deadlines associated with the audit.  If satisfactory proof is provided within 60 days after the citation is served, the citation shall become null and void.

b)         The citation shall set forth the fine imposed and inform the licensee that the licensee may request a hearing contesting the deficiency within 30 days after the citation is served.

c)         The citation shall be non-public and become a final non-disciplinary order if the cited licensee does not request a hearing within 30 days after the citation is served or if the cited licensee does not provide the Division with proof of completing the required CE or post-license education, prior to the renewal deadline or deadlines associated with the audit.  The fine shall be payable within 30 days after the date of the final order.

d)         A fine in the amount of $500 shall be assessed for a first citation for noncompliance with CE or post-license education requirements.  A fine in the amount of $1,000 shall be assessed for a second citation for noncompliance with CE or post-license education requirements.  Pursuant to Section 20-20.1(c) of the Act, a third and each subsequent citation for noncompliance with CE or post-license education requirements shall result in publicly disclosed discipline and a fine in an amount not to exceed $2,000.

e)         Payment of the fine does not absolve the person from the responsibility to complete the CE or post-license education requirements and correct the violation.

f)         If the licensee fails to submit satisfactory evidence of compliance with CE or post-license education requirements and to pay the fine imposed pursuant to the final order, the Department may take further disciplinary action pursuant to the Act and this Part for violating the terms of the order.  The licensee shall not engage in real estate activities for which a license is required under the Act until all required CE has been completed and payment is made for the fine imposed by the citation and for any fees required to reinstate or restore the license.

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9512, effective July 7, 2025)