Second hand dealers licence
A second-hand dealer's licence is needed by a person carrying on a
business as a dealer in second hand goods or articles of any
description. A licence is only needed by the owner or
manager of the business and not by salespersons or other employees.
A temporary licence is needed for attending a one day
fair/sale and should be made at least 35 days prior to the
event.
The Council may accept second-hand dealers licences issued by other
authorities for the purpose of dealing within the area, but
for retail premises a licence from this Council is
needed. Evidence of the licence must be carried at all times.
The Council has decided that a licence is needed to carry on a
business in these goods:
- Households effects and electrical goods
- Musical instruments and equipment
- Cameras and photographic equipment
- Records, tapes, video discs and other recording material
- Bicycles, Antiques and jewellery
- Stamps, postcards, coins and books
- Tools, implements and plant
- Motor vehicles, motor cycles and mopeds as defined by section
190 of the Road Traffic Act, 1972 or by any subsequent legislation
or any other type of vehicle including trailers and caravans.
The Council has also agreed that dealers in stamps, postcards,
coins and books be exempt from the requirement to record details in
respect of individual items or lots purchased for less than
£50. This exemption will not apply in respect of any
item within a lot which it is intended to be offered for sale at
more than £50.
