1. (a) Except as provided in sections 7 and 9 of this chapter, an individual who applies for license renewal under IC 25-6.1-3-2 must complete sixteen (16) actual hours of continuing education every four (4) years from course providers that are approved by the commission.

2. (b) The continuing education requirement is as follows:

   1. (1) At least six (6) actual hours of courses in any of the following core subjects:

      1. (A) Indiana rules and statutes governing auctioneering.
      2. (B) Federal statutes governing auctioneering.
      3. (C) Auctioneering ethics.
      4. (D) Escrow and trust funds.
      5. (E) Contracts.
      6. (F) Any other subject matter approved by the commission.

   2. (2) At least ten (10) actual hours of courses in any of the following elective subjects:

      1. (A) Agency.
      2. (B) Business courses related to auctioneering.
      3. (C) Auction management.
      4. (D) Bid calling.
      5. (E) Public speaking.
      6. (F) Advertising.
      7. (G) Specialty auction topics.
      8. (H) Any other subject matter approved by the commission.
3. (c) The commission may approve online continuing education offered by a course provider as required under subsection (b).

As added by P.L.238-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.23-2003, SEC.7; P.L.158-2018, SEC.2.