Licence - Second Hand Goods

Description

A second-hand goods dealer registration certificate is required if you are involved in the business of dealing in second-hand goods

Eligibility

A registration certificate is not required if the dealer is exempt from registration. Those exempted include charitable organisations, scrap metal dealers, motor vehicle dealers, jewellers and persons engaged in dealing in waste papers, cardboard, textiles or plastic in bulk. Also exempted are holders of a licence under section 22 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (those involved in credit or hire business) and persons engaged in any business whose primary purpose is the supply of new unused goods and those which the supply of second-hand goods is merely incidental.

Procedure

Each certificate holder must keep a register at each of the premises within the council's district at which s/he deals in second-hand goods sales. The register must be in the form of a bound book with consecutively numbered pages. The register must be kept until the end of a period of two years from the date on which the last entry is made in the register.

The register must record every transaction involving his or her acquisition of any such goods. It must also provide details of the date of the transaction, the quantity and description of the article(s), the name and address of the person from whom the article(s) was/were acquired and, where practicable, the registration number of any vehicle used by the seller to deliver the article(s) to the certificate holder's premises.

Helplines

Regulatory Services, Trading Standards Team: 01226 772532 e-mail:tradingstandards@barnsley.gov.uk

Charges/Fees

There is no charge to register, however, you must register every 3 years.

Opening Times/Locations

Opening times and location map, click link for further information.

How the Customer Can Help

Please ensure you follow the guidance notes which accompany the applciation form fully, and complete all sections of the form accordingly.

Application Form References

South Yorkshire Act 1980 - Section 52 Registration of Second Hand Dealers

Distribution Points

Application forms are available from our office (please see Opening times/Locations)

Legislation

• The South Yorkshire Act 1980 - Section 52

Response Times/Next Steps

We aim to provide a response to initial enquiries within 3 working days

Owner Officer Contact Details

Principal Officer,
Unit Manager,
Trading Standards
3rd Floor
Central Offices,
Kendray Street,
Barnsley,
S70 2TN