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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each auctioneer shall post for display and describe at the beginning of each auction the conditions of the auction sale. The conditions must indicate:
1. Sold “as is.” Whether the property is sold “as is”;
2. Highest bidder acknowledged. Whether the highest bidder at the completion of the sale will be acknowledged by the auctioneer;
3. Reserve. Whether the auction is with reserve or without reserve and the acceptable manner of bids;
4. Absentee bids. Whether absentee bids are allowed;
5. Sales tax. Sales tax requirements;
6. Auctioneer or consignor bidding. Whether or not the auctioneer or consignor reserves the right to bid;
7. Uniform Commercial Code. A statement that Title 11, section 2-328 applies to this auction sale;
8. Statement of buyer's premium. A statement of the buyer's premium and any other charges to the bidders or any other persons in attendance; and
9. Title and address. The title and address of the board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 299. Conditions of auction sales - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-32-professions-and-occupations/me-rev-st-tit-32-sect-299/
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