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FLORIDA LEGISLATION TO DEREGULATE inventories, provide accounting of assets, keep an Escrow account,
Under current regulations auctioneers are required to maintain
WILL IMPACT AUCTIONEERS and pay clients in a timely manner. “The proper regulation for

accountability is a must and should not go overlooked by any person,”
A bill in the Florida Senate, SB 802, and a companion House Bill says Jackson.
7047 was filed on February 8. SB 802 passed the Regulated Industries Auctioneer Chris Dudley says, “In a nut-shell they are trying to
Committee on March 8 and is currently heading to the Judiciary deregulate auctioneers. Think about your parents estates, liquidating
Committee and possibly the Rules Committee. HB 7047, also filed a business, or your treasures being sold by someone who does not
on March 8, following the Senate Regulated Industries Committee
meeting and will be heard at the House Government Operations & have to follow any kind of rules or guidelines currently required by a
licensed auctioneer.”
Technology Subcommittee in upcoming weeks. If passed, the ruling
will deregulate among others, the Auctioneer Industry in the State To review the bills visit the Senate page at www.flsenate.gov and
of Florida. Other industries mentioned (not listed in full) in the bills enter 802 or 1396 as the bill number. The same procedure can be
are yacht and ship brokers, labor organizations, talent agencies, hair followed for the House of Representatives at www.myfloridahouse.
braiding, body wrapping, architectural services, and interior design. gov enter 7047 as the bill number. Each page has a link to your
legislator.
A second related bill in the Senate, SB 1396, completely excludes
the Auction Industry from the others mentioned in SB 802 & HB 7047.
The date is set for the fast
This bill, filed on March 15, will be heard at the Regulated Industries approaching Rust & Dust Spring
Committee, followed by Judiciary and possibly the Rules Committee. Market at Vintage Market of
Many Florida Auctioneers feel that SB1396 is an excellent Middleburg.
alternative to SB 802. If you have a love for all things
Myers Jackson, President of the Florida Auctioneers Association, Vintage and Yesteryear this is the
and many other Auctioneers statewide are in opposition to place for you!
SB 802 and HB 7047. “First and foremost, I stand against the Some amazing vendors lined
complete deregulation of Florida’s Auction Industry and the license up for the market. A little of
everything...from old barn finds
requirements therein. Auctioneer’s have full fiduciary responsibilities, to homemade jams and jelly (like APRIL 23 • 10 am-4 pm
including undivided loyalty, with no undisclosed conflicts of interest,” Nana use to make). Beautifully
says Jackson. painted furniture to antique furniture so
Myself and many other Auctioneers will loose reciprocal rights of perfectly aged it would be a shame not to leave it as is.
licensure in many other states that require an Auctioneers license.” Vintage Market of Middleburg is located at 2747 Blanding Blvd. Suite 103,
Middleburg, FL. For information call 904-406-0872 or find them on Facebook.

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