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NC S672

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Thomas McInnis

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows state agencies to use third-party auction services to sell surplus property by submitting petitions to the State Surplus Property Agency, with petitions approved by default unless denial circumstances apply.

  • Denies approval only if the auction service has had licensing issues, been debarred from state contracts, or charges fees exceeding 8% of the final selling price.

  • Requires all items listed through auction sites be listed minimum three times before disposal, with items valued at $100 or more having minimum bid prices set at 25% of fair market value.

  • Mandates agencies maintain records for three years including item names, final bid amounts, funds received, and fees paid, and submit annual reports to the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on General Government.

  • Prohibits the State Surplus Property Agency from assessing service charges to agencies using third-party auction services under this authorization.

Legislative Description

State Surplus Property/Third-Party Auctions

Administration Dept.; Auctions; Commerce; Electronic Commerce; Information Technology; Internet; Privatization; Property; Public

Last Action

Sequential Referral To Finance Added After State and Local Government

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government4/24/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/10/2023

Full Bill Text

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