An auctioneer continuing education sponsor is prohibited from hiring, or retaining in its employ, an instructor who has:

1. (1) Had an auctioneer, auction company, or auction house license revoked or suspended by any jurisdiction;
2. (2) Obtained or used, or attempted to obtain or use, in any manner, Arkansas auctioneer licensing questions to be used on future examinations unless authorized by law;
3. (3) Been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual’s ability to competently instruct, including, but not necessarily limited to, violations of auction laws and abuse of fiduciary responsibilities;
4. (4) Falsely certified hours of attendance or grades for any student; or
5. (5) Unless allowed by law, refused to appear and/or testify under oath at any hearing held by the Auctioneer’s Licensing Board.