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Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 19. Agriculture § 19-2C-5. Requirements for auctioneer license; duties of licensee - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-19-agriculture/wv-code-sect-19-2c-5/
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