Final answer:
All Maryland real estate licensees must complete at least 15 hours of approved continuing education to renew their licenses, of which 3 hours must be in fair housing and 1.5 hours in ethics.
Step-by-step explanation:
To renew a real estate license in Maryland, all licensees are required to complete a total of at least 15 hours of approved continuing education courses. This requirement is broken down into various specialized areas as mandated by the Maryland Real Estate Commission. Among these areas, licensees must complete at least 3 hours of continuing education in fair housing and at least 1.5 hours of continuing education in ethics. While there is an emphasis on legal updates, the specific requirement for education on changes in laws mandates at least 3 hours on updates, not 6 as the options suggest. Therefore, options B and C are part of the mandatory requirements, while A is partially correct but incomplete, and D is incorrect based on the number of hours stated.