Is it legal to sell an item or try to sell an item in public?

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   Alan Brinkmeier

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   Answered February 03, 2013 08:52. You likely need a permit to conduct business on the street

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   Bruce E. BurdickPro

   Alton Trademark Infringement Attorney

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   Answered February 03, 2013 19:08. You did not say what "personal items" or how many. It might make a difference. That sounds like street vending. Most ordinances require a license. Assume you do and check with the city clerk. If these personal items are fake merchandise, you have whole host of other potential problems.

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   Frank Natoli

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   Answered February 04, 2013 08:31. Hi,
   
   It really will depend on what is in quesiton here. For example, in NY it is legal to sell used books without a vendors license (or at least it used to be). But other items like say accessories require a proper license and can only be done in certain areas.
   
   You can probably check yourself online at the LA County level.
   
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