California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §21626.5: “Secondhand dealer,” as used in this article, does not include either of the following: (a) Any person who performs the services of an auctioneer for a fee or salary.
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“Secondhand dealer,” as used in this article, does not include either of the following: (a) Any person who performs the services of an auctioneer for a fee or salary. (b) Any person whose business is limited to the reconditioning and selling of major household appliances, provided all the following conditions are met: (1) The person does not trade, take in pawn, accept for drop-off, accept as a trade-in, accept for sale on consignment, accept for auction, auction, or buy, except in bulk, the appliances. (2) The person does not perform repair services for owners of appliances unless the appliance was purchased from the person. (3) The person has never been convicted of the crime of attempting to receive or receiving stolen property or any other theft-related crime.
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