(a) In an internet auction sale or in an auction that allows for absentee bids, the auctioneer must validate a buyer’s capability to participate in the sale by obtaining the buyer’s:
- (1) Name;
- (2) Address;
- (3) Email address;
- (4) Phone number; and
- (5) Ability to legally enter into a contract.
- (b) In addition, the auctioneer shall obtain an agreement to the terms of the auction procedure from any buyer wishing to participate in the sale.