W. Va. Code R. § 61-11B-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-11B-3 - Application

3.1. An individual wishing to apply to be an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer shall submit an application to the Commissioner, on a form provided by the Commissioner.

3.2. The application shall contain sufficient information to allow the Commissioner to determine the applicant's eligibility for an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer license and shall include a statement by two (2) individuals testifying to the applicant's character.

3.3. An applicant for an apprentice license or auctioneer license shall be at least 18 years of age.

3.4. An applicant for an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer license shall present a photo I.D. before participating in examinations.

3.5. Each applicant for an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer license shall comply with the following background check requirements:

3.5.a. Each first-time applicant shall file a set of the applicant's fingerprints, taken by a law-enforcement officer, and any other information necessary to complete a statewide and nationwide criminal history check with the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Department of Justice for state processing and with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for federal processing.

3.5.b. The applicant shall pay all costs associated with the criminal history checks.

3.5.c. Criminal history records provided to the Department are confidential.

3.6. The Commissioner shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of an application, notify the applicant of his or her eligibility to be examined.

3.6.a. The thirty (30)-day period for action by the Commissioner shall not commence until all necessary information has been submitted by the applicant.

3.6.b. The thirty (30)-day period for action by the Commissioner may be extended if the Commissioner has not yet received the required background checks.

3.7. All auctioneers licensed by the Department are required to maintain up-to-date contact information with the Department, including mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-11B-3