Pennsylvania Law Forces eBay Auctioneers to Get a License
Published November 21st, 2007
By state law everyone who sells another individual’s belongings online needs an auctioneer’s license. The law does not include people who sell their own things on online sites such as eBay.
The licensing process can take anywhere from six to eight months.
The Department of State oversees the online auction rules and auctioneer’s licenses. A spokesperson for the department told News 8 that the rule is all about consumer protection.
Two state lawmakers have proposed bills concerning the issue. One wants those who sell other people’s stuff online to be required to register with the state, but not have to get an auctioneer’s license.
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