SEC. 73-35-9. Application for license.
(1) Every applicant for a real estate broker's license shall apply therefor in writing upon blanks prepared by the commission and shall provide such data and information as the commission may require.
(2) Such application shall be accompanied by the recommendation of at least three (3) citizens who have been property owners for at least three (3) years, who have known the applicant for three (3) years, and who are not related to the applicant, certifying that the applicant bears a good reputation for honesty and trustworthiness and recommending that a license be granted to the applicant.
(3) Every applicant for a salesperson's license shall apply therefor in writing upon blanks prepared by the commission and shall provide such data and information as the commission may require. The application shall be accompanied by a sworn statement by the sponsoring broker certifying that, in his opinion, the applicant is honest and trustworthy, and recommending that the license be granted to the applicant.
(4) Each application for license shall also be accompanied by two (2) photographs of the applicant in such form as the commission may prescribe.
SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 8920-05; Laws, 1954, ch. 318, Sec. 5; reenacted, 1980, ch. 499, Sec. 5; 1988, ch. 477, Sec. 5, eff from and after January 1, 1989.
1997 Amendment
SECTION 59. Section 73-35-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
73-35-9. (1) Every applicant for a real estate broker's license shall apply therefor in writing upon blanks prepared by the commission and shall provide such data and information as the commission may require.
(2) Such application shall be accompanied by the recommendation of at least three (3) citizens who have been property owners for at least three (3) years, who have known the applicant for three (3) years, and who are not related to the applicant, certifying that the applicant bears a good reputation for honesty and trustworthiness and recommending that a license be granted to the applicant.
(3) Every applicant for a salesperson's license shall apply therefor in writing upon blanks prepared by the commission and shall provide such data and information as the commission may require. The application shall be accompanied by a sworn statement by the sponsoring broker certifying that, in his opinion, the applicant is honest and trustworthy, and recommending that the license be granted to the applicant.
(4) Each application for license shall also be accompanied by two (2) photographs of the applicant in such form as the commission may prescribe.
(5) Each application or filing made under this section shall include the Social Security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64, Mississippi Code of 1972.
SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 59, SB2164, Effective July 1, 1997.
Note: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 150, states as follows:
SECTION 150. Any person or entity shall be absolutely immune from any liability arising from compliance with the dictates of this act unless such conduct by the person or entity is willful and intentional.