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A used goods dealer is:

• A person who carries on a business that deals in used goods with the main purpose of earning a profit.

The definition of a used goods dealer does not include:

• A person who deals in used goods or precious metals exclusively in one or more of the following ways:
• As an auctioneer, antique dealer or buyer, bicycle dealer, precious metals dealer, and fine art dealer.
• As a person who deals exclusively in footwear or used clothing and housewares.
• As a person who deals exclusively in specialized medical equipment or medical aids.
• As a person who deals exclusively in sports equipment.
• As a person who aquires good exclusively by donation.
  
  
• Persons licensed as a dealer under The Drivers and Vehicle Act.
• Retailers who sell returned merchandise or returned rental equipment or items acquired as partial payment or one-for-one trade.

Application Process

There are several ways to access the used goods dealer license application form:

• Use this link to access the application form on-line.
• Contact the Community By-law Enforcement Division to request an application by mail.
• Visit the Community By-law Enforcement Division and pick up the application in person.