October 2020 (PM) — Question 8
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- AIf a broker fails to file a written status report required by March 1 of the reporting year, the broker's license is suspended by operation of law on that date.
- BIn the absence of culpability by the broker, Customs will not hold the broker responsible for the accuracy of any information that is provided to the broker by the employee regarding employee information including current home address, social security, and place of birth.
- CA written approval from the Assistant Commissioner is mandatory for employment of any person employed by the broker who has been convicted of a felony.
- DWritten notices for change of address in the status report is required even if the individual broker is not actively engaged in transacting business as a broker.
- EA former employee turned broker can transact customs business on behalf of a bona fide importer or exporter who may be notoriously disreputable or whose broker license is under suspension or was revoked and can represent a client before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in any matter to which the broker gave personal consideration or gained knowledge of the facts while in U.S. government service.✓ CBP's answer
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§ 19 CFR § 111.42(b)§ 19 CFR § 111.31(a)§ 19 CFR § 111.30(4)§ 19 CFR § 111.28(b)(3)§ 19 CFR § 111.53(c)§ 19 CFR § 111.30(a)
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