States Planning to Require License to Sell on EBay 274
RobMowery writes "CNN reports that North Dakota and other state governments are trying to pass laws to require people who are selling for others on Ebay to purchase an auctioneer license, attend classes (for a fee) and become bonded." From the article: "North Dakota's Public Service Commission is exploring whether people like Nichols, who runs a small consignment store in Crosby, must obtain auctioneer licenses before they can legally use eBay to sell merchandise for others. Regulators in other states are also eyeing similar restrictions or preconditions, moves prompted by the growing popularity of online auctions. To get a North Dakota auctioneer's license, applicants must pay a $35 fee, obtain a $5,000 surety bond and undergo training at one of eight approved auction schools, where the curriculum includes talking really fast ... Commissioner Kevin Cramer said he does not believe the law applies to people who sell their own goods over eBay, but it could cover those who sell property consigned by others for a fee."
circumvent (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Key word is Consignment (Score:3, Funny)
Obviously the classes would have to change slightly for internet retailers, mentioning talking fast is sort of moot if this were to go ahead.
Bah, piece of cake.
"Thankyouforpurchasingyouritemsatourstore, wereallyREALLYappreciateyourbusiness..."
Thank you, Mavis Beacon!
Re:We Vote For these People? (Score:5, Funny)
the highering of government employees
Mr. President, is that you?
It's always amazing... (Score:3, Funny)
NoDak here... (Score:3, Funny)
If you read the article, you'll see that it's just the state Public Service Commission "exploring" whether this is a good idea. I doubt they'll implement it - the PSC just has nothing better to do this week.
Other Licenses they should require (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Key word is Consignment (Score:2, Funny)