Sec. 7-11. "Capping", "boosting", false bidding prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to act, or to employ another to act, as a by-bidder, or what is commonly known as a "capper" or "booster" at any auction sale, or to make or accept any false or misleading bid or to pretend to buy any articles sold or offered for sale at any auction.
(1953 Code, ch. 5, ยง 9)