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LA Rev Stat § 37:3121 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3121. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or restrictions; fines; reinstatement

RS 3121 - Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or restrictions; fines; reinstatement A. The board may refuse to issue or may suspend, revoke, or impose probationary or other restrictions on any license issued under this Chapter for any of the following causes: (1) Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge under the laws of the United States of America or of any state. (2) Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license issued under this Chapter. (3) Providing false testimony before the board. (4) Efforts to deceive or defraud the public. (5) Incompetency or gross negligence. (6) Rendering, submitting, subscribing, or verifying false, deceptive, misleading, or unfounded opinions or reports. (7) The refusal of the licensing authority of another state to issue or renew a license, permit, or certificate in that state or the revocation or suspension of or other restriction imposed on a license, permit, or certificate issued by such licensing authority. (8) Aiding or abetting a person to evade the provisions of this Chapter or knowingly combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person or acting as an agent, partner, associate or otherwise, of an unlicensed person with intent to evade provisions of this Chapter. (9) Violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rules or regulations of the board or rules of conduct promulgated by the board. (10) Indebtedness to the state or to any municipal corporation for any tax as an auctioneer or for any license or commission that he has neglected to pay after final judgment has been rendered against him for it. (11) Selling goods at an auction before the auctioneer or auction house has first entered into a written contract with the owner or consignor of the goods when the minimum price for such goods has been set or requested at a value above five hundred dollars. (12) Failing for a period of seven calendar days after notice is given to make good a check which has been returned for insufficient funds (NSF check) or bank draft remitted to the owner or consignor of auctioned goods in settlement pursuant to R.S. 37:3125. B. The board may require any auctioneer who has been charged with a complaint, or any citizen deemed to have raised a frivolous complaint before the board, to pay all costs of the board proceedings, including investigators', stenographers', and attorneys' fees. C. Four concurring votes of the board shall be required for the revocation of any license. Four concurring votes shall be required for suspension of any license or the imposition of costs or fines in excess of five hundred dollars. D. Any certificate or license suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted by the board may be reinstated by majority vote of the board. Acts 1983, No. 508, §5; Acts 1986, No. 564, §2, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1990, No. 895, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1997, No. 923, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3122 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3122. Cease and desist order; injunctive relief

RS 3122 - Cease and desist order; injunctive relief  A. In addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties and administrative sanctions provided in this Chapter the board is empowered to issue an order to any person or firm engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this Chapter directing such person or firm to cease and desist from such activity, conduct, or practice. Such order shall be issued in the name of the state of Louisiana under the official seal of the board.  B. Upon a proper showing by the board that such person or firm has engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice proscribed by this Chapter, the court shall issue a temporary restraining order restraining the person or firm from engaging in unlawful activity, conduct, or practices pending the hearing on a preliminary injunction, and in due course a permanent injunction shall issue after hearing commanding the cessation of the unlawful activity, conduct, or practices complained of, all without the necessity of the board having to give bond as usually required in such cases. A temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued hereunder shall not be subject to being released upon bond. C. If the person or firm to whom the board directs a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the proscribed activity, conduct, or practice within ten days from service of such cease and desist order by certified mail the board may cause to issue in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue a writ of injunction enjoining such person or firm from engaging in any activity, conduct, or practice proscribed by this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 508, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3123 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3123. Violations; penalties

RS 3123 - Violations; penalties  A. Any person who engages in auctions without a valid license violates this Chapter.  B. Any person who violates any provisions of this Chapter or any rules and regulations adopted under its authority shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both, for each such violation. Each individual sale or act in connection with the conduct of an auction in violation of any provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense and violation of this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 508, §5. Acts 1986, No. 564, §3, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3124 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3124. Compensation of auctioneers

RS 3124 - Compensation of auctioneers A.(1) No auctioneer shall demand or receive a higher compensation for his services on judicial sales of immovable property made under order of court than a commission of seven percent on the amount of each adjudication made by him. (2) On sales of succession property in which minors have an interest, property belonging to minors or in which they have an interest, and of property surrendered by insolvents made pursuant to an order or decree of any court of the state, the auctioneer shall not demand or receive a commission on each adjudication of more than four percent on the first ten thousand dollars and two percent on the excess. However, in cases where minors are interested, these lower rates shall be charged only on their proportionate share of the property, reserving to the auctioneer the right to receive the regular rate on the remainder of the interest involved. (3) Upon sales of movables, the commission shall not be more than ten percent as to judicial sales. B. On all sales made by the representative of a succession or syndic or an insolvent, there shall be a commission of no more than two percent. C.(1) The auctioneer shall include in all advertisements, including but not limited to newspaper, radio, television, and brochures, the amount of any buyer's fee that will be charged. (2) The auctioneer shall post in writing at the registration desk, in a conspicuous place, the amount of any buyer's fee. (3) Upon opening an auction, the auctioneer shall verbally announce the amount of any buyer's fee, explain what the fee is, how such fee will be paid, and how the fee will work. Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1999, No. 637, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3125 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3125. Payments and accounts

RS 3125 - Payments and accounts  A. All funds derived from an auction sale paid to an auctioneer licensed in this state or to a person, corporation, firm or combination thereof which conducted the sale, shall be deposited in one or more identifiable bank accounts maintained in the state in which the auctioneer is situated and no funds belonging to the auctioneer shall be deposited therein except as follows:  (1) Funds reasonably sufficient to pay bank charges may be deposited therein.  (2) Funds belonging in part to the person who employs the auctioneer and in part to the auctioneer must be deposited therein, but the portion belonging to the auctioneer may be withdrawn when due unless the right of the auctioneer to receive it is disputed by the person who employs the auctioneer, in which event the disputed portion shall not be withdrawn until the dispute is finally resolved.  B. Every auctioneer shall pay the consignor within thirty days from the receipt of funds, or within sixty days from the date of sale at auction, whichever is lesser,* or alternatively return to the consignor by that time, all property purchased but not yet paid for, except as provided in Paragraph (A)(2) of this Section, and render a full account of all sales and all property entrusted to him for sale by anyone employing his services whenever the owner of such money or property demands an accounting. Each auctioneer, surety on his bond, and auction house shall be liable in solido to the owner of goods thereof for all money and property coming into the auctioneer's hands or the hands of the auction house which is unaccounted for.  Acts 1983, No. 508, §1; Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 566, §1, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1993, No. 584, §1; Acts 1997, No. 923, §1.  *As appears in enrolled bill.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3126 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3126. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 923, §2.

RS 3126 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 923, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3127 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3127. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 923, §2.

RS 3127 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 923, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3128 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3128. Production of mortgage certificates

RS 3128 - Production of mortgage certificates  No immovable property shall be sold by public auction without the production and reading by the auctioneer of a certificate of mortgages and encumbrances against the property offered. No such certificate is necessary in extrajudicial sales.  Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3129 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3129. Shills

RS 3129 - Shills  A. No person acting as auctioneer shall purchase, either directly or indirectly, any property at a sale made by him except as provided in R.S. 37:3130. Any such sale is null. B. No person shall act at any auction sale as bidder or what is commonly known as "capper," "booster," or "shill" or place or offer to place any false bids or offer to buy or pretend to buy any property sold or offered for sale by auction. C. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit the taking of bids in any auction sale by telephone or by other electronic means. Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 2003, No. 1111, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3130 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3130. Absentee bidder; consignor or property owner; public notice required

RS 3130 - Absentee bidder; consignor or property owner; public notice required Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, an auctioneer may bid on behalf of an absentee bidder for the protection of a consignor or owner of property sold or offered for sale at an auction. Prior to the commencement of the auction, the auctioneer shall provide public notice of the right and intention of the auctioneer to bid by printing such notice in the auction catalogue, other printed matter on the auction, or any newspaper advertisements publicizing the event or by announcing at the opening of the auction the intention to bid. In addition to the requirement for prior notice of intention of the auctioneer to bid as provided herein, written notice of the intention of the auctioneer to bid at an auction shall be openly displayed on the auction premises during the auction. Failure to provide this notice or to make the announcement shall nullify the sale. Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 2003, No. 1111, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3131 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3131. Property struck off to highest bidder

RS 3131 - Property struck off to highest bidder  All property sold at auction shall in all cases be struck off to the highest bidder except such as may be limited. When the owner or any person employed by him is the highest bidder, he is subject to the same duties as if the property had been struck off to any other person.  Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3132 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3132. Representation as to quality and price

RS 3132 - Representation as to quality and price  At all such sales by auction any licensee shall at all times truly and correctly represent to the public attending the auction the actual facts in respect to the quality and manufacture of the items being offered for auction. It shall be a violation of this Chapter for any licensee hereunder to place what is popularly known in the trade as fictitious price tags on items sold at any such auction.  Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3133 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3133. Conduct of auction

RS 3133 - Conduct of auction  At any auction to be conducted pursuant to this Chapter, the auctioneer, prior to offering the goods for sale, shall announce in a loud, clear voice the identifying inventory number of each article and shall again immediately after it is sold announce its identifying number and state the amount for which the item is sold. No auctioneer shall sell or offer for sale at any such sale by auction any goods, wares, or merchandise that have been falsely described or concerning which any untruthful statement has been made as to the character, quality, kind, description, or cost.  Acts 1986, No. 564, §4, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3134 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3134. Livestock auctioneers

RS 3134 - Livestock auctioneers  The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to and the board shall not have jurisdiction over auctioneers who are engaged in the auction business exclusively as an employee or agent of a Louisiana livestock market which is regulated by the Louisiana Board of Animal Health and who are registered with that board as required by R.S. 3:571.  Acts 1987, No. 157, §2; Acts 2012, No. 811, §12, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2020, No. 306, §3, eff. June 12, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3135 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3135. §§3135 to 3139 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 157, §4.

RS 3135 - §§3135 to 3139 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 157, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3140 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3140. Statement in proces verbal of manner, time, and place of making advertisement

RS 3140 - Statement in proces verbal of manner, time, and place of making advertisement  In all auction sales made by sheriffs, auctioneers, or others authorized to sell at public auction that are required by law to be preceded by advertisement, the officer making the sale in his proces verbal or act of sale shall state the manner, time, and place of making the advertisements. This statement shall be proof of the manner, time, and place of making the advertisement.  Acts 1986, No. 564, §6, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3141 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3141. Information required in advertisement

RS 3141 - Information required in advertisement  Any licensed auctioneer who advertises to hold or conduct an auction shall indicate in such advertisement his name, business addresses, license number, and such other reasonable information as may be required by rule. Acts 1986, No. 564, §6, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3142 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3142. Sale as prima facie evidence of legal advertisement

RS 3142 - Sale as prima facie evidence of legal advertisement  When any question arises out of any public sale made by any person authorized to sell at public auction and the sale was required by law to be preceded by advertisements, the sale being proved, shall be prima facie evidence that the legal advertisements were regularly made.  Acts 1986, No. 564, §6, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3143 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3143. Failure to advertise; liability for damages

RS 3143 - Failure to advertise; liability for damages If any person authorized by law to sell at public auction fails to advertise as required by law he shall be personally liable for all damages which result therefrom and shall be subject to the discipline of the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board. Acts 1986, No. 564, §6, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1997, No. 923, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3144 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3144. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.

RS 3144 - Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3145 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3145. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.

RS 3145 - Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3146 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3146. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.

RS 3146 - Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3147 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3147. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.

RS 3147 - Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3148 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3148. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.

RS 3148 - Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3152. Board of Certification and Training; membership; meetings; compensation

RS 3152 - Board of Certification and Training; membership; meetings; compensation  A. The secretary shall appoint a Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training to establish a program of certification, recertification, and training programs for solid waste facility operators.  B. The board shall consist of the following members, all of whom shall be Louisiana residents, whose terms will commence when appointed by the secretary:  (1) Three representatives from parish government as nominated by the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.  (2) Three representatives from municipal government as nominated by the Louisiana Municipal Association.  (3) Two representatives from the solid waste disposal industry.  (4) One representative from a state organization representing the American Public Works Association, the Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association, or the National Solid Waste Management Association.  (5) One ex officio member designated by the secretary to represent the Department of Environmental Quality.  C. Except for the ex officio member, all members of the board shall be certified under the provisions of this Chapter.  D. Each member of the board, with the exception of the ex officio member from the Department of Environmental Quality, shall be appointed for a three-year term except for the initial appointments which shall be for terms of one, two, or three years so that not more than three appointments will expire in any one year.  E. Whenever a vacancy occurs on the board, either due to the expiration of the term of appointment, resignation, or other reason, the secretary shall appoint a successor of like qualifications. In the case of a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a full term appointment, the successor shall be appointed for the remainder of the term only. No members of the board shall be appointed for more than two consecutive terms.  F. The board shall select from its membership a chairman and such officers as may be needed to conduct business. Six members shall constitute a quorum.  G. The board shall meet following each testing of certification candidates to conduct its business. Additional meetings may be called by the board to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.  H. The appointed board members shall serve without pay. Actual expenses incidental to meetings, examinations, and other activities essential to carry out the provisions of this Chapter shall be reimbursed to the members. The principal domicile of the board shall be that of the Department of Environmental Quality.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 543, §1. Amended by Acts 1984, No. 514, §1, eff. July 6, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3153 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3153. Examinations

RS 3153 - Examinations  The board shall hold not fewer than four examinations per year for the two years following the effective date of this Chapter for the purpose of examining candidates for certification. After the initial two-year period, the board shall hold not fewer than two examinations per year.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 543, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3154 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3154. Board of Certification and Training; powers and duties; certificates; revocation and suspension

RS 3154 - Board of Certification and Training; powers and duties; certificates; revocation and suspension  The Board of Certification and Training shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) To establish a certification program for operators of solid waste disposal facilities which accommodate residential and commercial solid waste.  (2) To develop policies related to certification and training of candidates to meet appropriate certification requirements.  (3) To establish standards and requirements for continuing training. (4) To maintain records.  (5) To adopt rules of procedure and policies required in performing its obligations, adopted in conformity with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.  (6) To certify operators for minimum competency based on adopted criteria.  (7) To recertify operators based upon the submission of satisfactory evidence of continuing training meeting the requirements and standards established by the board.  (8) To revoke an operator's certificate, if it determines that the operator has practiced fraud or deception, has been significantly negligent in applying reasonable care, judgment, knowledge, or ability in the performance of his duties, or has become incompetent or unable to perform his duties in a proper manner.  (9) To immediately suspend, upon submission of evidence of probable cause sufficient for revocation of certification, an operator's certificate if such action is deemed necessary to protect the public health or the environment. Any operator whose certificate is so suspended shall be granted a hearing before the board within thirty days of such suspension. Any operator whose certificate has been revoked by the board may appeal in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.  (10) To establish appropriate fees for examination, training, and certification to be paid by the applicant.  (11) To establish classes of certificates needed to adequately reflect the various types of solid waste management systems and facilities and to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 543, §1.