South Carolina § 40-6-10 - Auctioneers' Commission created; membership and qualifications; compensation.
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§ 40-6-10. Auctioneers' Commission created; membership and qualifications; compensation.
(A) There is created the South Carolina Auctioneers' Commission composed of five members to be appointed by the Governor in accordance with Section 40-1-50. The Governor shall consider nominations from any individual, group, or association. The terms of the members are for three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. A vacancy must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term only.
(B) At least three members of the commission must be licensed auctioneers and must be active in the auction profession. At least one member must not be connected with the auction business. A majority of the members of the commission constitute a quorum; however, if there is a vacancy on the commission, a majority of the members serving constitutes a quorum and any action taken by the commission must be by a positive majority vote of the members constituting a quorum. The members shall elect from among themselves a chairman who serves for one year and until a successor is elected and qualifies. The members of the commission shall receive the same per diem, mileage, and subsistence provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 318, SECTION 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws: 1977 Act No. 111, SECTIONS 3, 4; 1985 Act No. 125, SECTION 1; 1987 Act No. 35, SECTION 1; 1991 Act No. 38, SECTION 2; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 857; 1976 Code SECTIONS 40-6-30, 40-6-40.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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