What happens if an industry professional withdraws from the profession during disciplinary proceedings?

When an industry professional withdraws from the profession during disciplinary proceedings, all disciplinary proceedings are terminated. This means that the process initiated to address the alleged violations or misconduct comes to a halt, and the case does not proceed any further against the individual.

The rationale behind this is often rooted in the procedural integrity of the disciplinary process. If the professional is no longer active in the industry, the governing body may see no further need to pursue the matter, especially if they are not in a position to practice real estate.

In contrast, while other options might seem plausible, they do not align with the established protocols regarding withdrawal from the profession during ongoing disciplinary actions. For instance, a ban might be possible in the future after a new examination of the actions, but it is not an automatic result of withdrawal. Reinstatement of a license or the ability to appeal a decision is also contingent on various factors that typically require the professional to be active in the profession. Thus, such outcomes do not directly follow the act of withdrawal from disciplinary proceedings.