Private Acts of 1931 Chapter 465

SECTION 1. That the County Court Clerks, Clerks and Master of Chancery Courts, Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs, Constables, Attorneys and Trustees of mortgages and trust deeds, and Administrators for all counties in the State of Tennessee having a population of not more than 5,250 and not less than 5,625, according to the Federal Census of 1930, or any subsequent Federal Census, may employ a professional auctioneer for all sales made at public outcry coming under their jurisdiction.

SECTION 2. That all persons to qualify for said position as auctioneer shall be required to file a certificate with the County Court Clerks, signed by as many as five reputable citizens who will certify that they know the said applicant and that he has been a citizen of the county for a period of two years or more and that said applicant has been recognized by the general public as an experienced auctioneer at least two years.

SECTION 3. That the compensation of said auctioneer shall be $1.00 (One Dollar) for calling each sale, and 5% on the first $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars) and 2% on the remainder of the sale price of the property sold, provided that the fees of the auctioneer shall not exceed $25.00 in no one sale, and the fees of the auctioneer shall be charged as cost in the case. Provided, further, that, when a qualified auctioneer cannot be obtained, the official that is in charge of said sale be empowered to proceed with sale.

SECTION 4. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: June 19, 1931.