posted on April 9, 2005 02:53:32 PM
California tried to pass this law last year and now they are trying again.
The essence of the new bill, if extrapolated to mimic its predecessor, would require “secondhand dealers” – a category whose broad definition includes antique dealers and auctioneers – to obtain fingerprints and photographic identification from each person from whom they purchase or receive goods. Furthermore, it would require the recording of detailed physical descriptions of each item obtained, and for the information to be registered with law enforcement agencies within 24 hours of acquisition. All such merchandise would then have to be held for 30 days prior to resale or until a police clearance was issued, whichever came first.
Here is the complete story at AntiqueWeek
http://www.antiqueweek.com/news_1.html
posted on April 9, 2005 08:11:01 PM
April Fool???? How could any auctioneer possibly get all that information from everyone buying? UNbelievable. I hope this is a spoof.
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posted on April 10, 2005 07:14:22 AM
I think they are aiming at high ticket items such as real antiques and electronic goods,not something from garage sale starting at 99 cents!
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posted on April 10, 2005 07:47:21 PM
If this law passes, I predict it will be between 30 and 45 seconds after it's effective that the first of many lawsuits will be filed. It will be a field day for lawyers. The courts will be so clogged, they won't have time to prosecute any but the most serious crimes, such as murder. Hmmmmm...It might be safer to steal your merchandise to sell than buy it.
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