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WV HB5179
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Clark
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AI Summary
- Increases the minimum bond requirement for auctioneers from $10,000 to $25,000, while apprentice auctioneers remain at $5,000
- Adds definitions for "auction" and "auction firm" and establishes registration requirements for auction firms, including annual renewal and fee submission
- Extends the grace period for apprentice auctioneers to continue performing after license expiration from 20 days to 30 days
- Expands contract requirements to include disclosure of buyer's fees, subcontracting provisions, and handling of unsold or uncollected items after auction
- Clarifies advertising prohibitions, including banning sales advertised as auctions that do not meet the statutory definition of an auction
Legislative Description
Relating to auctioneers
Agriculture
Last Action
To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism2/6/2026
Government Organization2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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