37-51-607. Transactions with nonlicensed persons unlawful -- action for compensation limited to licensees. (1) It is unlawful for a licensed property manager to employ or compensate, directly or indirectly, a person who is not a licensed property manager for performing the acts regulated by this part.

(2) An action may not be brought or maintained in the courts for the collection of compensation for the lease of real estate unless the plaintiff first alleges that the plaintiff was licensed or was authorized to act without a license at the time the alleged cause of action or claim arose.