§ 1-5 Qualifications for appointment.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 1-5 (2026)
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Each applicant for appointment as an auctioneer shall:
(1)
state all criminal convictions, other than traffic violation, and all pending criminal charges;
(2)
certify that, for 5 years immediately preceding his application, he has not been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, larceny after trust, false pretenses, extortion, fraud, or like offenses;
(3)
state whether a license of this type has been refused, suspended, or revoked in this or any other jurisdiction;
(4)
verify graduation from high school or its equivalency;
(5)
verify:
(i)
2 years practical experience auctioning goods or real estate; or
(ii)
1 year apprenticeship under an auctioneer licensed hereunder; or
(iii)
graduation from an auction school accredited and approved by the National Auctioneers Association;
(6)
submit with the application, at least 3 statements under oath from persons vouching for the applicant’s reputation for honesty, fair dealing, competency, and financial responsibility; and
(7)
verify that he has been a resident of the State of Maryland for 2 years immediately preceding the application.
History: Ord. 77-494