Disciplinary Results

Hall, Troy L.   NCAL# 4703  (Elkin, NC)

Pursuant to a Consent Order entered into between the licensee and the Board, the Auctioneer license of Troy L. Hall was suspended for a period of one (1) year, effective June 15, 2022 for a violation of 21 NCAC 04B .0604(g) In auctions of consigned property, any buyer's premium shall be calculated, collected, and distributed according to terms authorized by the consignor in a written auction contract, a violation of 21 NCAC 04B .0604(e) regarding bidder registration records, and a violation of G.S. 85B-7(d) regarding sales records, as well as additional auction irregularities.

Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into between the licensee and the Board on June 28, 2023, Troy L. Hall was assessed a Civil Penalty of $800.00 and received a Letter of Reprimand for issues occurring during the period that his Auctioneer license was in suspended status from June 15, 2022 to June 15, 2023. Per the provisions of N.C.G.S. 85B, all collected civil penalties are forwarded to local school boards.


Heller, Thomas B.  NCAL# 6043  (Stuart, FL)

Effective April 10, 2000, Thomas Heller's auctioneer license was revoked indefinitely for failing to account for or to pay within a reasonable time funds that belong to another; for acts of conduct in connection with a sales transaction which demonstrates bad faith or dishonesty; and for failing to possess truth, honesty and integrity sufficient to be entitled to the high regard and confidence of the public. Following an investigation into this matter, the Board found probable cause to revoke Thomas B. Heller's auctioneer license and referred the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings as prescribed by Chapter 150B. Thomas Heller failed to respond as required and the Board revoked Thomas Heller's license indefinitely as allowed by law.


Henderson Auction Gallery  NCAL# 9664  (Louisburg, NC)

Ms. Brigandi voluntarily surrendered Henderson Auction Gallery's firm license effective November 5, 2015.


Hicks, Harold Lawrence  NCAL# 7862  (Boonville, NC)

Pursuant to a Consent Order entered into between the licensee and the Board, Mr. Hicks paid a civil penalty to the Board in the amount of $250.00 and received a Letter of Reprimand for violations of 21 NCAC 04B .0404(a)(5) auctioneering at an unlicensed auction firm sale. Per the provisions of N.C.G.S. 85B, all collected civil penalties are forwarded to local school boards. The effective date of the Consent Order was April 14, 2023.


Higgins , Ricky Dale dba Triple H Auction Company  NCAL# 9700  (Sparta, NC)

Pursuant to a Consent Order entered into between the licensee and the Board, Mr. Higgins paid a civil penalty to the Board in the amount of $500.00 and received a Letter of Reprimand for violations of 21 NCAC 04B .0404(a)(5) auctioneering at an unlicensed auction firm sale. Per the provisions of N.C.G.S. 85B, all collected civil penalties are forwarded to local school boards. The effective date of the Consent Order was April 14, 2023.


Hoggard, Joseph Brent dba The Red Barn Antiques  NCAL# 5707  (Nashville, NC)

Pursuant to a Consent Order entered into between the licensee and the Board, Mr. Hoggard received a six (6) month suspension for violations of N.C.G.S. 85B-7(a) involving signed contracts, N.C.G.S. 85B-7.1(a) involving signed settlement statements, N.C.G.S. 85B-8(a)(3) involving the payment of auction proceeds to consignment sellers within 30 days, and 21 NCAC 04B .0604(g) involving buyer's premium not authorized by consigning sellers. The suspension was abatable to zero (0) days suspensions if the licensees took and passed the NC Auction Firm Examination and paid a civil penalty to the Board in the amount of $2,000.00 prior to April 15, 2023. The conditions were met, and the suspension was fully abated on April 3, 2023. Per the provisions of N.C.G.S. 85B, all collected civil penalties are forwarded to local school boards.


Hutchens, Michael Houston  NCAL# 6922  (Mount Airy, NC)

Pursuant to a Consent Order entered into between the licensee and the Board, Mr. Hutchens paid a civil penalty to the Board in the amount of $500.00 and received a Letter of Reprimand for violations of 21 NCAC 04B .0404(a)(5) auctioneering at an unlicensed auction firm sale. Per the provisions of N.C.G.S. 85B, all collected civil penalties are forwarded to local school boards. The effective date of the Consent Order was April 14, 2023.