If a fraudulently obtained real estate license was obtained in 1994, how much time must pass before the Commission cannot investigate?

The correct response is that there is no time limitation for the investigation of a fraudulently obtained real estate license. This principle aligns with the understanding that fraudulent acts, particularly in professional licensing, are treated seriously and can be addressed at any time, regardless of when the fraud occurred.

Fraud, by nature, undermines the integrity of the licensing process, and authorities maintain the ability to investigate and take action to protect the public interest. This ensures that even if the fraudulent activity took place many years ago, it can still be scrutinized, and appropriate legal actions can be employed to revoke the license or impose penalties.

In this context, a fixed limitation period like three, five, or ten years would not allow for adequate deterrence against fraudulent behavior and could lead to situations where individuals who committed fraud could continue to operate without consequence if too much time has elapsed. Thus, having no time limitation encourages a robust enforcement framework to uphold ethical standards in real estate practices.