David, a real estate salesperson, was subject to a fine by the department of state for a material misrepresentation on his license application. david challenged the state's fine through this

Article 78 Proceeding

Explanation:

In a proceeding under Article 78, you are asking a state court to examine a judgment or intervention by an official or administrative organization of a New York state, such as a prison official or the Parole Board, which you assume to have been unlawful.

For example, you could use Article 78 to attack your calculation of good time by the state, a decision to place you in isolation or a decision to refuse you parole.

answer; the above statement is (false);