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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 9Art. 1§ 21505 Secondhand Watch Sales Tagging

§ 21505 Secondhand Watch Sales Tagging

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§ 21505 Secondhand Watch Sales Tagging

Key Takeaways

  • •If you sell a used watch, you must put a 'secondhand' tag on it.
  • •The tag must be easy to read and in English.
  • •This rule applies if you're selling, trading, or even just showing the watch for sale.

Example

You want to sell your old watch at a flea market.

Before selling it, you must attach a clear tag that says 'secondhand' on the watch. If you don’t, you’re breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 21505 Secondhand Watch Sales Tagging

Any person who sells, exchanges, offers to sell or exchange, exposes for sale or exchange, or possesses with intent to sell or exchange, a secondhand watch, shall affix and keep affixed to the same a tag with the words “secondhand” legibly written or printed thereon in the English language. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 50.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

secondhand watchsellexchangetagsecondhand

Related Statutes

  • § 21501 Secondhand Watch Definition
  • § 21506 Secondhand Watch Sale Records
  • § 21507 Secondhand Watch Invoice Records
  • § 21500 Watch Seller Definitions
  • § 21502 Watch Return Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 21505.
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