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Council tables secondhand-dealer licensing for debate after aldermen raise yard-sale concerns
Summary
A proposed ordinance to require city registration and holding periods for secondhand dealers not licensed by the state — aimed at reducing scrap-metal theft — was placed on the regular debate calendar after aldermen asked for more review and public comment.
A proposed ordinance to require registration and a 10-day holding period for certain secondhand dealers moved to committee debate July 8 after aldermen said they wanted more time to consider potential unintended consequences.
The ordinance would amend the Springfield Code to require licensing for secondhand dealers that are not licensed by the state, the clerk said. "This would…
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