An out-of-state broker gave a referral but they did not participate. Which statement is true under Florida license law?

• A. A Florida license law was not violated
• B. It was violated
• C. It depends on the transaction
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that Florida license law governs who can perform real estate services and who can be paid for them. Merely making a referral does not itself count as performing real estate services in Florida. If the out‑of‑state broker only referred a client and did not participate in the Florida transaction or receive compensation tied to the Florida deal, there is no license-law violation. The law focuses on the actual provision of real estate services within Florida and on who may be paid for those services. If the broker had participated in the transaction or received a Florida‑related referral fee, that could raise an issue, but in this case a nonparticipatory referral is not a violation.