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# Second Hand Goods
You will need a Second Hand Goods Licence if your business involves:
* Buying, selling, taking in trade, procuring, offering for sale or accepting in pawn second hand property
* Operating a second hand goods dealer's premises
* Travelling from place to place to sell second hand goods, as a Second Hand Goods dealer
If you are still unsure if you require a Second Hand Goods Licence, you should read the Second Hand Goods, Salvage and Old Gold By-law and Amendment.
## **How do I get a Second Hand Goods Licence?**
1. Fill in the Second Hand Goods Application
2. Submit the completed Application and Licence Fee to the Licensing Officer, Legislative Services Department in Victoria Hall.
## **Type of Licence Fee**
First Time New $500
Renewal $150
Licences are valid from date of issue until December 31 of that year.
You will need to renew the Licence every calendar year.
## **How do I know if a business has a Second Hand Goods Licence?**
You can read the List of Licensed Second Hand Goods Dealers.
You can ask to see their Licence.
## **Do Residential Garage Sales or Yard Sales require a Second Hand Goods Licence?**
No Licence is required provided that the sale is less than two days and no more than two sales are conducted from the same residence in one calendar year.
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