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2007 SESSION
HB 2352 Sale of secondhand articles; repeals requirement dealers get permit from local chief of police, etc.
Introduced by: John A. Cosgrove | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Sale of secondhand articles; penalty. Repeals the requirement that dealers in secondhand building fixtures obtain a permit from the local chief of police or sheriff. The measure also authorizes dealers to keep records and file reports in an electronic format, and requires dealers to make the records available to law-enforcement officials. Law enforcement officers may search for and take possession of missing or stolen items. Violations are made a Class 4 misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 1 misdemeanor for a second and subsequent offense. The length of time that buyers of certain used equipment are required to keep bills of sale is increased from 6 months to one year.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 074669276
- 01/09/07 House: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/25/07 House: Stricken from docket by Commerce and Labor by voice vote