West Virginia § 19-2C-5 Requirements for auctioneer license; duties of licensee

West Virginia Statutes

§ 19-2C-5 — Requirements for auctioneer license; duties of licensee

West Virginia § 19-2C-5

Ch. 19AGRICULTURE

Art. 2CAUCTIONEERS

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 19-2C-5 (2026).

Text

(a)A person seeking an auctioneer license shall submit satisfactory evidence to the commissioner showing that he or she:

(1)Has successfully completed the written and oral examinations required by this article;

(2)Has a good reputation;

(3)Is of trustworthy character;

(4)Has met the apprenticeship requirements set forth in this article, if applicable;

(5)Is a citizen of the United States; and

(6)Has a general knowledge of the auctioneering profession and the principles involved in conducting an auction.

(b)A licensee shall:

(1)Promptly produce for inspection his or her license at all sales conducted by or participated in by the licensee when requested to do so by any person; and

(2)Keep complete and accurate records of all transactions engaged in for a period of three ye

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(a) A person seeking an auctioneer license shall submit satisfactory evidence to the commissioner showing that he or she:

(1) Has successfully completed the written and oral examinations required by this article;

(2) Has a good reputation;

(3) Is of trustworthy character;

(4) Has met the apprenticeship requirements set forth in this article, if applicable;

(5) Is a citizen of the United States; and

(6) Has a general knowledge of the auctioneering profession and the principles involved in conducting an auction.

(b) A licensee shall:

(1) Promptly produce for inspection his or her license at all sales conducted by or participated in by the licensee when requested to do so by any person; and

(2) Keep complete and accurate records of all transactions engaged in for a period of three years from the date on which the sale was completed.

(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "record" includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Copies of signed contracts, including the names of buyers and their addresses;

(2) Clerk sheets showing items sold, including buyers numbers or names, and the selling prices; and

(3) Final settlement papers.

(d) The records of the auctioneer shall be open to inspection by the commissioner or his or her authorized representative.

(e) A person who has an auctioneer license is considered to be a professional in his or her trade.

Legislative History

2019 Reg. Sess., HB2982; 2014 Reg. Sess., HB4410; 2004 Reg. Sess., HB4067; 2003 Reg. Sess., SB507; 1991 Reg. Sess., SB135; 1983 Reg. Sess., SB99; 1973 Reg. Sess., HB1088