4th Floor, 2365 Albert Street
Regina, SK, S4P 4K1
Tel: (306)787-5550
Toll free: (877)880-5550
Fax: (306)787-9779
Email: consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca
The Auctioneers Act regulates the sale of most items and property sold by auction. Unless specifically exempted, an auction must be conducted by provincially-licensed auction companies and auctioneers.
For information about auctions select from the options below.
According to Section 57 of The Sale of Goods Act:
Selling or consigning goods at auctions
Consumers or business operators selling or consigning goods for auction should obtain a written contract that outlines the terms of the auction agreement. As a minimum, the contract should include:
Internet sales contract legislation
The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act establishes rules for internet sellers and provides some protection for Saskatchewan consumers who buy goods or services online. When purchasing online, including from online auctions, consumers are strongly encouraged to use a credit card or a reputable internet payment service that offers protection for non-delivery. Credit card companies have certain refund obligations if services purchased online are not received or goods are not delivered. Read the Internet Sales Contracts bulletin for more information.
Vehicles consigned for auction by a licensed dealer
All vehicle sales that a licensed motor dealer consigns to an auction are also subject to various regulations.
If a licensed dealer consigns a motor vehicle at auction, the purchaser is entitled to be informed of the name of the dealer consigning the goods as well as disclosure information about a vehicle's past use, history and condition. In addition, auctioned vehicles must be “roadworthy,” or fit to drive pursuant to The Traffic Safety Act, unless the vehicle contract specifically states that it is non-roadworthy. If a vehicle is non-roadworthy, the consumer must acknowledge in writing that they do not intend to drive the vehicle before it is made "roadworthy". Consumers are entitled to know the specific defects which must be corrected to make a vehicle "roadworthy".
Indicating either verbally or in writing, that the dealer’s vehicle is sold “as is” is not sufficient.
If required, consumers who purchase personal-use vehicles “as is” from dealers at auction may also pursue claims for breaches of the warranty provisions of The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act.
Vehicles consigned for auction by a private seller who is not a vehicle dealer
Private sellers who are not vehicle dealers but who consign vehicles to an auction are not subject to the disclosure and vehicle contract requirements as set out in The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Regulations.
Be aware:
When purchasing goods internationally, check the Canada Border Services Agency website regarding admissibility requirements, and visit the Canadian Standards Association’s international website to ensure they meet Canadian safety standards.
Exclusions list in The Auctioneers Act
If the only items being sold at auction are specifically excluded from the The Act, the auction does not have to be conducted by a licensed auctioneer and auction company.
Some items that are specifically excluded from the licensing requirement include:
4th Floor, 2365 Albert Street
Regina, SK, S4P 4K1
Tel: (306)787-5550
Toll free: (877)880-5550
Fax: (306)787-9779
Email: consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca