As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AUCTIONEER
An individual who conducts a public auction for any person.
GOODS
Any item of personal property.
PERSON
Individuals, partnerships, corporations or any other entity of any kind.
PUBLIC AUCTION
A public sale of goods to the highest bidder conducted by receiving bids, except any sale pursuant to a judgment, decree or order of any court, sales by executors, administrators, trustees under deed of assignment or in bankruptcy proceedings, sales by lienors in their official capacity, sales by licensed pawnbrokers and sales by nonprofit, religious or charitable organizations for fundraising activities.