§ 43-6-13. License Fees; Effect of Nonpayment of Checks Submitted as Fee
The division director, at the time an application for licensure is submitted, shall collect from an applicant a fee in an amount established by the commission. The commission may establish separate schedules of fees for such licenses depending on whether the applicant begins to do business prior to or after the issuance of any such […]
§ 43-6-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Absolute auction” shall mean that ownership and title of real or personal property offered at auction must be conveyed to the high bidder without reservation and without any competing bids of any type by the owner or an agent of the owner of the property. Reserved. “Auction business” […]
§ 43-6-2. Georgia Auctioneers Commission; Composition; Terms of Office; Qualifications of Members
The Georgia Auctioneers Commission is created under the Secretary of State and the division director. The commission shall be composed of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate. Appointments shall be for a term of five years, to […]
§ 43-6-3. Selection of Chairman; Rules and Regulations; Meetings
The commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairman and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry this chapter into effect and, from time to time, may promulgate necessary rules and regulations to carry out this chapter. The commission shall meet as necessary and shall remain in session as long as […]
§ 43-6-4. Reimbursement of Commission Members
Each member of the commission shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. History. Code 1933, § 84-305A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 53, § 1.
§ 43-6-6. Seal
The commission shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or ink stamp seal, with the words “State Auctioneers Commission, State of Georgia” and such other devices as the commission may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate the acts of the commission. History. Code 1933, § 84-306A, enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 43-6-7. Adoption of Rules and Regulations
The commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations relating to the professional conduct of licensees, a code of ethics, and the administration of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall not apply to and shall not set schedules of fees or commissions for the services of the licensees. History. Code 1933, § 84-305A, enacted […]
§ 43-6-8. Authority to Regulate Issuance of Licenses, to Revoke or Suspend Licenses, and to Censure Licensees
Except as provided in Code Section 43-1-4, the commission shall have the power to regulate the issuance of licenses, to revoke or suspend licenses issued under this chapter, and to censure licensees for any violation of this chapter. History. Code 1933, § 85-308A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 53, § 1.
§ 43-6-9. License Requirement for Auctioneers; Registration for Companies Conducting Auctions; Restrictions as to Sales of Real Property
It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in, conduct, advertise, hold himself or herself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or act in the capacity of, an auctioneer within this state without first obtaining a license as an auctioneer, as provided in this chapter, unless he or […]
§ 43-6-10. Application by Person for License
Any person desiring to act as an auctioneer must file an application for a license with the commission. The application shall be in such form and detail as the commission shall prescribe, setting forth the following: The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business; […]