A. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. Words used throughout this chapter, but not defined herein or in chapter 1, article A of this title, shall have their plain, ordinary and common meaning. Words in any gender shall apply to the feminine, masculine and neuter genders.
B. Every person who shall at public outcry offer for sale, either as principal or agent, to the highest bidder on the spot, any article or merchandise or property, shall be deemed an auctioneer, and every such sale shall be deemed an auction; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall apply to judicial sales, nor to sales by executors, administrators or trustees under court order, or regular auctions as hereinafter defined, or to auction sales of jewelry, precious stones, etc. (1952 Code § 5-30-01; amd. 2019 Code)