1962

The Auctioneers License Act was passed by the 1962 Kentucky General Assembly, thus creating the Kentucky Board of Auctioneers.

April 23, 1962

Governor Bert T. Combs signed Executive Order 62-298 appointing John L. Cummins, Orville R. Moore, and Wayne W. Kessler as the first Board Members.

July 2, 1962

The first Board meeting was held in Louisville, Kentucky. Two hundred twenty four applications for licensure were approved.

October 1, 1962

Eight applicants sat for the first auctioneers examination.

1977

The number of Board Members increased to five members.

January 1, 1985

The pre-licensing education requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent became effective for Principal Auctioneer applicants.

January 1, 1991

The first Auction House Operator licenses were issued.

Renewal 1993

The first time that continuing education hours were reported.

July 1, 1993

Limited Livestock Auctioneer and Limited Tobacco Auctioneer licenses were first issued.

Renewal 1994

The continuing education requirement changed to annual reporting of six hours for Principals and three hours for Apprentices and Auction House Operators.

July 15, 1998

The pre-licensing education requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent became effective for Apprentice Auctioneer, Auction House Operator, Limited Livestock Auctioneer and Limited Tobacco Auctioneer applicants.

July 1, 2004

Due to amended tobacco support laws, there were no Limited Tobacco Auctioneers who renewed their license. (Limited tobacco auctioneers are licensed specifically to auction only tobacco.)