Q: I am a real estate broker and an appraiser. I just entered a plea of nolo contendere to DUI (a misdemeanor). Is there a duty to report this misdemeanor to the Florida Real Estate Commission or the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board?
A: Yes. As of Oct. 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes, requires you to report this misdemeanor to the FREC and the FREAB within 30 days after the plea or after being found guilty. Prior to Oct. 1, 2009, real estate licensees and appraisers had a duty to report only felonies to the FREC and the FREAB.