Virginia § 54.1-606 - Unlawful to advertise as an auctioneer

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-606 — Unlawful to advertise as an auctioneer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 54.1-606. Unlawful to advertise as an auctioneer

It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed under the provisions of this chapter to advertise that he is in the auction business or to hold himself out to the public as an auctioneer.

1982, c. 538, § 54-824.19; 1983, c. 522; 1988, c. 765; 1991, c. 299.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-606 cover?

Section 54.1-606 ("Unlawful to advertise as an auctioneer") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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