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Bureau steps up enforcement on unpermitted movers; advisory warns pods, restoration and brokers may need permits
Summary
The bureau outlined enforcement activity against unpermitted household movers — 95 investigations since July, including 13 'hold-hostage' cases and 24 cease-and-desist letters — and posted an advisory clarifying that storage containers, restoration firms and brokers may require permits and are subject to tariff and valuation rules.
The Bureau of Household Goods and Services told its advisory council it has stepped up enforcement of unpermitted moving activity and issued an industry advisory to clarify which businesses must obtain household-mover permits.
The bureau reported that investigators worked 95 household-mover cases since July 1: 13 involved potential "hold-hostage" situations, 80 involved suspected unlicensed activity and the…
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