Lakewood vs Long Beach
How do secondhand dealers rules compare between Lakewood, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Lakewood and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Lakewood, CA
Los Angeles County
Secondhand dealers in unincorporated LA County need a Title 7.18 Sheriff business license plus state Bus. & Prof. Code §21626 registration. Daily LeadsOnline reporting of all purchases and a 30-day police hold on every item are mandatory before resale.
View full Lakewood rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Secondhand dealers in unincorporated LA County need a Title 7.18 Sheriff business license plus state Bus. & Prof. Code §21626 registration. Daily LeadsOnline reporting of all purchases and a 30-day police hold on every item are mandatory before resale.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| County authority | LACO Title 7.18 (Sheriff) | LACO Title 7.18 (Sheriff) |
| State authority | Bus. & Prof. Code §21626 | Bus. & Prof. Code §21626 |
| Reporting cadence | Daily via LeadsOnline | Daily via LeadsOnline |
| Police hold | 30 days before resale | 30 days before resale |
| Seller record | Photo ID and thumbprint | Photo ID and thumbprint |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lakewood FAQ
Can a dealer resell items immediately?
No. State law and Title 7.18 require a 30-day police hold from the reporting date before resale, melting, or alteration. LASD uses the window to cross-check stolen-property reports through LeadsOnline.
Does the rule cover online resale?
Yes, if the dealer takes physical custody in unincorporated LA County. Pure peer-to-peer marketplace listings without dealer custody fall outside the secondhand-dealer scheme but may trigger other consumer-protection laws.
What counts as secondhand tangible property?
Used jewelry, electronics, cameras, musical instruments, sporting goods, tools, and similar items. Books, magazines, used cars, and clothing are exempt under Bus. & Prof. Code section 21627.
Long Beach FAQ
Can a dealer resell items immediately?
No. State law and Title 7.18 require a 30-day police hold from the reporting date before resale, melting, or alteration. LASD uses the window to cross-check stolen-property reports through LeadsOnline.
Does the rule cover online resale?
Yes, if the dealer takes physical custody in unincorporated LA County. Pure peer-to-peer marketplace listings without dealer custody fall outside the secondhand-dealer scheme but may trigger other consumer-protection laws.
What counts as secondhand tangible property?
Used jewelry, electronics, cameras, musical instruments, sporting goods, tools, and similar items. Books, magazines, used cars, and clothing are exempt under Bus. & Prof. Code section 21627.
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