Which party is not authorized to be investigated for license-law violations by the Maryland Real Estate Commission?

• A. David, a real estate salesperson who deposited earnest money into his personal checking account
• B. Florence, an unlicensed assistant who negotiated deals for her licensed employer while he was on vacation
• C. Helping Hand Realty, a brokerage firm that allegedly discriminated against rental applicants
• D. Ramon, a licensed home inspector who allegedly neglected to properly inspect a foundation that turned out to be cracked

Answer: (D)