Which type of auction sale is permitted for charitable organizations without requiring a license?

In North Carolina, charitable organizations are allowed to conduct one sale per year for personal property without requiring an auctioneer's license. This provision is designed to facilitate fundraising efforts by such organizations while still ensuring a degree of regulation in the auction process. The limitation to a single sale per year prevents abuse of the exemption and ensures that the events retain their charitable purpose.

The other options do not align with the established regulations. Conducting any number of sales throughout the year would bypass the controls designed to protect both the public and the integrity of charitable fundraising. Allowing sales of large items only would unduly restrict the type of goods that could be sold, which is unnecessary for a charitable purpose. Lastly, online auctions without restrictions could lead to unregulated sales that do not meet the oversight typically required in auctioneering practices. Therefore, the option of one sale per year is clearly defined in the law as a permissible avenue for charitable organizations without the need for licensing.