WSR 17-21-015 EXPEDITED RULES DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING [Filed October 9, 2017, 8:10 a.m.] Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Real estate brokers and managing brokers, WAC 308-124A-760 Grading of examinations. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This expedited rule making will modify WAC 308-124A-760 to clarify that the questions on the managing broker state examination are related to the simulations. This language mirrors the national portion of the WAC. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The WAC change is to clarify and be transparent that the state portion of the examination is simulation; it is not making a substantive change. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.85.041. Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.85.181. Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Jerry McDonald, 2000 4th Avenue West, Olympia, WA 98502, 360-664-6526. This notice meets the following criteria to use the expedited adoption process for these rules: Corrects typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect. Explanation of the Reason the Agency Believes the Expedited Rule-making Process is Appropriate: This expedited rule making does not make substantive changes to the WAC, rather it provides clarification. The agency will provide direct notice to stakeholders and all active licensees under chapter 18.85 RCW. Details will be posted on our web site and distributed through the real estate listserv at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/relist.html. NOTICE THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Jerry McDonald, Department of Licensing, Real Estate Program, P.O. Box 48053, Olympia, WA 98502-48053 [98504-8053], phone 360-664-6526, fax 360-586-0998, email jmcdonald@dol.wa.gov, AND RECEIVED BY December 16 [18], 2017. October 9, 2017 Damon Monroe Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-14-077, filed 7/1/13, effective 8/1/13)
WAC 308-124A-760 Grading of examinations.
(1) To pass the broker examination a minimum scaled score of 70 is required on each portion. The broker examination shall consist of two portions:
(a) The national portion consisting of questions that test general real estate practices; and
(b) The state portion consisting of questions that test on Washington laws and regulations related to real estate licensing.
(2) To pass the managing broker examination a minimum scaled score of 75 is required on each portion. The managing broker examination shall consist of two portions:
(a) The national portion consisting of simulation examination questions that test general real estate brokerage practices which include information gathering and decision-making aspects. A candidate must achieve a minimum scaled score of 75 on each aspect to pass the entire portion; and
(b) The state portion consisting of simulation examination questions that test on Washington laws and regulations related to real estate licensing, and the closing/settlement process.
(3) A passing score for a portion of an examination is valid for a period of six months.
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