Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 1.27 - Licensure by endorsement(a)Requirements for issuance. To be issued a license by endorsement under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3111 (relating to licensure by endorsement), an applicant shall satisfy all of the following conditions:(1) Have a current license, certificate, registration or permit in good standing to practice auctioneering in another jurisdiction whose standards are substantially equivalent to or exceed those established under sections 3(e) and 5(c) of the act (63 P.S. §§ 734.3(e) and 734.5(c)) and § 1.24 (relating to application for auctioneer license for individuals). The following apply:(i) An applicant shall submit a copy of the current applicable law, regulation or other rule governing licensure, certification, registration or permit requirements and scope of practice in the jurisdiction that issued the license, certificate, registration or permit.(ii) If the applicable law, regulation or other rule is in a language other than English, at the applicant-s expense, the applicable law, regulation or other rule shall be translated by a professional translation service and verified to be complete and accurate.(iii) The copy of the applicable law, regulation or other rule must include the enactment date.(2) Demonstrate competency by one of the following:(i) Experience in the practice of auctioneering by demonstrating, at a minimum, that the applicant has actively engaged in the practice of auctioneering under a license, certificate, registration or permit in a jurisdiction or jurisdictions that have substantially equivalent licensure standards, for at least 2 of the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application with the Board.(ii) If the applicant does not have experience in the practice of auctioneering for at least 2 of the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application with the Board as provided in subparagraph (i), achieving a passing score on the Pennsylvania Auctioneer Licensure Examination within the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application with the Board.(3) Have not committed an act that constitutes grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a license, certificate, registration or permit to practice auctioneering under section 20(a) of the act (63 P.S. § 734.20(a)).(4) Have not been disciplined by the jurisdiction that issued the license, certificate, registration or permit.(5) Have paid the application fee for auctioneer license as required under § 1.41 (relating to schedule of fees).(6) Have applied for licensure in accordance with this chapter in the manner and format prescribed by the Board.(b)Interview and additional information. An applicant may be required to appear before the Board for a personal interview and may be required to submit additional information, including supporting documentation relating to competency and experience. The applicant may request the interview to be conducted by video teleconference for good cause shown.(c)Prohibited acts and discipline. Notwithstanding subsection (a)(3) and (4), the Board may, in its discretion, determine that an act prohibited under section 20(a) of the act or disciplinary action by a jurisdiction is not an impediment to licensure under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3111.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 54, No. 30. July 27, 2024, effective 7/27/2024