RSA 331-A:20

Programs of Study; Preparatory Education; Continuing Education. – I. An individual, institution, or organization seeking accreditation or renewal of accreditation to teach a preparatory or continuing education program of study shall meet criteria and submit documentation to the office as required by the commission prior to approval. I-a. The commission shall require any individual, institution, or organization seeking accreditation or renewal of accreditation of a real estate preparatory or continuing education course to submit documents, statements, and forms prior to approval. II. The subject matter of the preparatory or continuing education course must be directly related to real estate practice in New Hampshire and satisfy all requirements established by the commission pursuant to RSA 541-A. Continuing education courses shall consist of the following: (a) Continuing education 3-hour core courses shall cover, but not be limited to, changes in state and federal laws dealing with real estate brokerage, housing, financing of real property and consumer protection as well as changes in state enabling laws dealing with zoning and subdivision practices. The core courses shall be designed to assist the licensee in keeping abreast of changing laws, rules and practices which will affect the interest of the licensee's clients or customers. (b) Continuing education elective courses shall cover, but not be limited to, property valuation, construction, contract and agency law, ethics, financing and investment, land use and zoning, property management, taxation, environmental issues, and supervision and office management. The elective courses shall be designed to assist the licensee in keeping abreast of changing laws, rules, and practices which affect the interest of the licensee's clients or customers. III. The office may establish a fee for educational program evaluation. IV. Any instructors accredited by the office to teach a preparatory or continuing education program who commits any of the following acts, conduct, or practices shall, after a hearing under RSA