Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not act as an auctioneer without first having obtained and having in full force and effect the license required under this article.
(b) A person (except a person who shall have become exempt, by reason of compliance with the provisions of IC 25-6.1-3-4, from the auction company licensing requirements of this article) may not operate an auction company without first having obtained and having in full force and effect the auction company license required under this article.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates the provisions of this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.