Most Broome County municipalities allow garage sales without permit but limit frequency (typically 2-4 per year, 2-3 consecutive days). Binghamton requires no permit but prohibits commercial-scale resale.
Binghamton allows garage/yard sales without a permit; the city code limits sales to 3 per calendar year, no more than 3 consecutive days each. Town of Vestal and Town of Union similarly cap at 2-4 sales per year. Signs advertising the sale cannot be placed in public right-of-way and must be removed within 24-48 hours of sale end. No sales tax collection required for occasional sales (NY Tax Law §1115 casual-sale exemption) but continuous resale activity triggers NY Certificate of Authority requirement. Items such as cribs recalled by CPSC cannot be resold.
Exceeding frequency: $50-$200 + sign removal costs. Operating as business without Certificate of Authority: NY Tax Law penalties up to $10,000.
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