Section 696.323 - Effect of violations by real estate licensee on associated licensees; contested case hearing(1) A violation of a provision of ORS 696.010 to 696.495, 696.600 to 696.785, 696.800 to 696.870 or 696.890, or a rule adopted pursuant to those sections, by a real estate licensee is not cause for the suspension or revocation of the license of another real estate licensee who is associated with the real estate licensee who committed the violation unless the Real Estate Commissioner, in the commissioner's discretion, determines that the associated real estate licensee had knowledge of the violation by the real estate licensee.(2) For purposes of a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183, a persistent course of dealing by the real estate licensee who violated a provision of ORS 696.010 to 696.495, 696.600 to 696.785, 696.800 to 696.870 or 696.890, or a rule adopted pursuant to those sections, constitutes prima facie evidence that an associated real estate licensee had knowledge of the violation by the real estate licensee.696.323 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 696 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.