This chapter is promulgated in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 140, Sections 54 through 56, relative to the
collecting, dealing, purchasing, selling and bartering of junk, old
metals and secondhand articles.
Any person whose business activities are subject to this chapter,
and any agent or employee of the same, shall make available for inspection,
upon request by any law enforcement officer, any used good that is
currently in their possession. Every violation of this section shall
be subject to a fine of $20, with each day of a continuing violation
being a separate violation.
In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 140, Section 54, the Select Board may make additional rules
and regulations for collector's licenses and dealer's licenses,
including with respect to the form of the application for such licenses,
and the fees that are payable to the Town with the submission of the
same. Every violation of each such rule or regulation shall be subject
to a fine of $20, with each day of a continuing violation being a
separate violation.
The provisions of this chapter are severable, and should any
particular provision thereof be invalidated by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall continue in full
force and effect.