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RSA 358-G

Chapter 358-G: Regulation of Auctions

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358-G:1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

I. "Auction"means the sale of real or personal property, or both, in which the sale price of the property offered is increased by competitive bids until the highest accepted bidder becomes the purchaser, pursuant to RSA 311-B.

II. "Collusive bidding" means a practice whereby the auctioneer, the seller, or anyone acting on behalf of the auctioneer or seller, causes, employs any person to engage in, or knowingly allows, fictitious bidding during an auction for the purpose of bidding up the price of any goods in competition with bona fide bidders, or for the purpose of encouraging or enticing bona fide bidders to purchase, or for the purpose of stimulating competitive bidding to purchase. Collusive bidding shall include any use of false bidders, cappers, shills, or by-bidders.

III. "Person" means any person defined by RSA 358-A:1, I.

Source. 1979, 447:1. 1998, 17:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. 2010, 291:13, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

How it has changed

From the section's source note, newest first.

  • 2010 Laws of 2010, chapter 291 · HB 598-FN
  • 1998 Laws of 1998, chapter 17 · HB 1244-FN
  • 1979 Laws of 1979, chapter 447
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358-G:2 General Prohibitions.

I. No person shall advertise as an auction the sale of property unless such advertised sale is conducted pursuant to RSA 311-B.

II. No person shall enter into and participate in collusive bidding practices.

Source. 1979, 447:1, eff. Aug. 24, 1979.

How it has changed

From the section's source note, newest first.

  • 1979 Laws of 1979, chapter 447
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358-G:2-a Disclosure Required.

If a buyer's premium is to be charged at any auction held in this state, any advertisement for such auction shall state clearly that a buyer's premium will be charged. In addition, a notice disclosing that a buyer's premium will be charged shall also be posted conspicuously at the site of the auction.

Source. 1994, 141:1, eff. July 22, 1994.

How it has changed

From the section's source note, newest first.

  • 1994 Laws of 1994, chapter 141 · HB 1248

358-G:3 Remedy; Penalties.

Any violation of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2, provided that, notwithstanding RSA 358-A:6, any person who violates RSA 358-G:2, II shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if a natural person or a felony if any other person. Any right or remedy set forth in RSA 358-A may be used to enforce this chapter.

Source. 1979, 447:1. 1998, 17:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.

How it has changed

From the section's source note, newest first.

  • 1998 Laws of 1998, chapter 17 · HB 1244-FN
  • 1979 Laws of 1979, chapter 447
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