03-23-2006, 09:58 AM
Quote:A bill moving through the state Legislature would exempt businesses that assist sellers in placing their items for bid on Internet stores from having to get a state auctioneers license.
The legislation, which passed the House Commerce Committee Tuesday, was introduced on behalf of eBay, which contends that online trading assistants, including those who operate drop-off centers, are not auctioneers and thus shouldnt be regulated.
On the other hand, the Tennessee Auctioneers Association argues that Internet trading assistants act as auctioneers and should be subject to standards that safeguard consumers who place their goods in the hands of auctioneers...
full article: http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/index....ction_id=9&screen=news&news_id=48694
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