More resellers must report secondhand goods to the state database
Secondhand dealer rules now cover anyone in the business of buying, selling or pawning used goods, not only those for whom it is the main business, and cover more kinds of items. Coin dealers and goods from nonprofits or bulk donations are excluded.
Who it affects
Secondhand dealers, pawnshops and resale businesses
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
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Official text
California AB 2633: Secondhand dealers.
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