No junk dealer, old and precious metal dealer or secondhand
article dealer or any employee thereof shall directly or indirectly
purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange any junk, old and
precious metals or secondhand articles from a person under the age
of 18 years.
No precious metal, or other item valued over $500, purchased
or received by any dealer or keeper of a shop licensed under this
chapter shall be removed from the town, sold, or otherwise disposed
of for at least 21 days from its date of purchase or acquisition unless
permission has been obtained from the Chief of Police or his designee
who may request to inspect or photograph the item.
All weighing or measuring devices used by a licensee in the
conduct of the licensed business shall be tested and sealed by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards prior to being
placed into service. All weighing and measuring devices shall thereafter
be inspected and tested on an annual basis.
[Amended 5-20-2019 ATM by Art. 21]
The Select Board may adopt rules and regulations governing the
issuance and conduct of business for the sale of junk, old and precious
metals and secondhand articles pursuant to the authority granted by
MGL Chapter 140, § 54 and the authority granted by this
chapter.
[Amended 5-20-2019 ATM by Art. 21]
Any license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked, after
a notice and hearing, for cause or violation of this chapter and/or
the Select Board's rules and regulations.
Violations of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of $300. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. This penalty may be enforced pursuant to Chapter
50 of the Code of the Town of Easton, Noncriminal Disposition of Violations.
If any provision of this chapter is held to be invalid, it shall
not affect the validity or application of the remaining provisions,
or take any other action relative thereto.