SB759

Relating to agency changes to auctioneers

Chamber Passed·2/25/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB759 updates auctioneer licensing laws, including penalties, bond requirements, and advertising restrictions.

West Virginia SB759 amends auctioneer licensing laws by setting penalties for unlicensed auctioneers, increasing bond requirements, and clarifying advertising restrictions. The bill allows the commissioner to assess civil penalties for violations, with higher penalties for repeat offenses. It mandates higher bond amounts for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers, with specific bond types allowed. The bill also updates advertising rules, prohibiting certain claims unless specific conditions are met.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Feb 25
Current
Government Organization Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 226)

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 10

9:30 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

History

Feb 26

House

House received Senate message

Feb 26

House

Introduced in House

Feb 26

House

To Government Organization