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MI SB0708
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires individuals and firms to obtain a local license from the mayor or chief executive officer before operating as second hand dealers or junk dealers, with certain exemptions.
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Exempts internet drop-off stores from licensing requirements if they meet all conditions including: maintaining a physical location in-state, conducting all transactions exclusively online, displaying items with photos and searchable by zip code or state, maintaining 2-year records, providing law enforcement access, responding to inquiries within 24 hours, using non-cash payment methods, and immediately removing stolen items from listings.
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Exempts individuals engaged in personal sales or trades of items for themselves from licensing requirements.
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Exempts scrap metal dealers licensed under the scrap metal licensing act from obtaining a second hand or junk dealer license if the city, county, or village elects to exempt them.
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Defines terms including "internet drop-off store," "item," "scrap metal," "scrap metal dealer," and related definitions; takes effect only if House Bill 4593 and Senate Bill 707 are enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; requirement for local business license; modify for scrap metal dealers. Amends secs. 1 & 3 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.401 & 445.403). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'13, SB 0707'13
Occupations, business licensing and regulation
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Economic Development
12/4/2013