§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Auctioneers; licenses
§ 3 Applications for licenses; acceptance of license; service of process
§ 3A Written examination
§ 3B Licensing of nonresidents; exemption from written examination
§ 3C Validity of license; time period
§ 4 Denial of applications; hearing; grounds
§ 5 Licenses; issuance
§ 6 Suspension or revocation of licenses; cancellation; replacement licenses
§ 7 Records
§ 8 Licensees; account of goods sold; sales and use taxes
§ 9 Prohibited practices
§ 10 Special or annual auction permits
§ 11 Certain auctions not subject to chapter
§ 12 Violations of chapter; punishment
§ 13 Alteration, amendment or repeal of rules and regulations

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 100 - Auctioneers

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.