§ 1-5. Qualifications for appointment.

Each applicant for appointment as an auctioneer shall:

(1) state all criminal convictions, other than traffic violation, and all pending criminal charges;

(2) certify that, for 5 years immediately preceding his application, he has not been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, larceny after trust, false pretenses, extortion, fraud, or like offenses;

(3) state whether a license of this type has been refused, suspended, or revoked in this or any other jurisdiction;

(4) verify graduation from high school or its equivalency;

(5) verify:

(i) 2 years practical experience auctioning goods or real estate; or

(ii) 1 year apprenticeship under an auctioneer licensed hereunder; or

(iii) graduation from an auction school accredited and approved by the National Auctioneers Association;

(6) submit with the application, at least 3 statements under oath from persons vouching for the applicant's reputation for honesty, fair dealing, competency, and financial responsibility; and

(7) verify that he has been a resident of the State of Maryland for 2 years immediately preceding the application.