§ 62-19-118 — Business location - Sign

Tennessee § 62-19-118

• Jurisdiction: Tennessee
• Title: 62

Text

(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall maintain a definite place of business in this state, except as provided in § 62-19-117 as to nonresidents, and shall erect and maintain a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises at or near the outside entrance to the principal office and all branch offices. (b) (1) The sign shall be written in clear and legible letters of no less than two inches (2") in height and shall clearly show the person's name and indicate that the person is an auctioneer or show the firm name and indicate that the firm is in the auction business. (2) The sign shall be placed so that it can easily be observed and read by anyone entering the place of business; however, licensees maintaining a place of business in multistory office buildings shall be deemed to comply with this section if their names and professions are displayed on the directories of the building in the usual fashion and manner of other tenants located in the building. (c) (1) The commission may waive the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) in the event of a conflict with local ordinances or other unusual circumstances. (2) The commission has the authority to promulgate rules with regard to advertising auctions in this state.

Legislative History

Acts 1967, ch. 335, § 19; 1976, ch. 824, § 9; T.C.A., §62-1919; Acts 1983, ch. 250, §§ 16, 17; 1999, ch. 358, § 9.