Opn. No.

Hon. Basil A. Paterson Secretary of State State of New York Department of State

This is in response to your request for an opinion as to whether an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York, who has obtained a license as a real estate broker, is subject to the continuing education requirements which became effective on November 1, 1979, under section 441, subd. (3) of the Real Property Law.

The Secretary of State's jurisdiction over the issuance and regulation of real estate broker's licenses is governed by Article 12-A of the Real Property Law. Section 442-f of that Law provides…