Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Auctioneers Board
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards conduct for individual auctioneers and auction firms. |
| State Authority | Sections 54.1-113 , 54.1-201 , and 54.1-602 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the auctioneering profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Bonnie Davis / Regulatory Operations Administrator |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | Auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4857 FAX: (866)465-6206 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Adjustment | Proposed | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Regulatory Reduction Initiative | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/15/2023. |
Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021. |
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Conform continuing education provisions to HB 1259 (2016)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/02/2016. |
| General Review 2009 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2015. |
| Amend regulations regarding proceeds which are paid via credit cards | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2009. |
| General review to amend existing regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2009. |
| Amendment Auctioneers Board regulations to include a continuing education requirement. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2007. |
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Amendment to Auctioneers Board regulations to decrease fees.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2006. |
| Amend Board for Auctioneers regulations. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2002. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary License | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 10/21/2010 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 10/15/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 2/24/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/20/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |