Auctioneers License Act
Alabama · Professions and Businesses · §§ 34-4-1 to 34-4-7 · 26 sections
Overview
The act establishes a state-level licensing and regulatory system for auctioneers, auction firms, and auction services, requiring a license to conduct auctions or hold oneself out as an auctioneer, subject to defined exemptions. It creates an auctioneer commission with appointed members, officers, and an executive director, empowered to set license classifications and qualifications, administer examinations, collect fees, and maintain a dedicated licensure fund. It further requires licensees to post surety bonds, keep records, use written contracts for the sale of goods, follow advertising and trust-accounting standards for money owed to owners or consignors, and it provides for complaints, disciplinary proceedings, penalties for unlicensed practice, injunctive relief, and judicial review.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 2 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 970 F. Supp. 2d 1243 - Graveling v. BankUnited N.A.
Sections covered
- Ala. Code § 34-4-1Short Title.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-2Definitions.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-20Required.1 cite
- Ala. Code § 34-4-21Application and Examination; Fees; Expiration, Renewal of Licenses; Single Auction License; Continuing Education; Discharge of Apprentice; Change of Address; Inactive Status.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-22Register of Applicants.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-23License as Evidence of Rights and Privileges.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-24Bond Required.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-25Licensing Requirements; Irrevocable Consent.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-26Mailing Address.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-27Privilege Licenses.1 cite
- Ala. Code § 34-4-28Authority Under License Not Transferable; Duties of Licensees.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-29Disciplinary Action - Grounds; Notice and Hearing; Administrative Fines.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-3Exemptions from Chapter.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-30Disciplinary Action - Procedure for Hearings; Immunity of Board.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-31Revocation or Suspension - Resulting from Judgment in Damage Action.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-32Effect on License of Apprentice Auctioneer.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-33Appeals; Costs.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-4Enforcement of Chapter.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-5Actions for Collection of Compensation.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-50Appointment; Composition; Powers and Duties; Expenses; Seal; Public Records.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-51Certificates of Appointment to Board; Legal Assistance; Prosecution of Complaints.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-52Meetings; Quorum.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-53Compensation of Members.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-54Record of Proceedings; Funds; Audit.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-6Limitation on Authority of Political Subdivisions.
- Ala. Code § 34-4-7Penalties.
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