If after a due process hearing, it is determined that a violation occurred the following sanctions are authorized:
- An automatic $500 administrative fee will be charged to a Respondent found in violation
- Plus, one or more of the following authorized sanctions:
- A letter of reprimand with a copy kept in the membership file
- A letter of warning with a copy kept in the membership file
- Attendance at an ethics course or other education course determined by the hearing panel
- A fine not to exceed $15,000
- Suspension of membership for not less than 30 days or more than 1 year
- Expulsion from membership for not more than 3 years
- Suspension or termination of MLS rights for not less than 30 days and no more than 3 years