Second Hand Goods Store License

Photograph of Second Hand Store Truck 

Second Hand Goods Store License

Issued by: License Commission

Governed By: Massachusetts General Law ch. 140 sec. 54 & Cambridge Regulations & Ordinance

Process Length: Approximately four to six weeks

Fee: $60 for an annual license

Process:

Step 1:

The applicant obtains and completes the Second Hand Goods Store License application form and Licensed Premises Inspection Approval form.

Step 2:

The applicant submits the Licensed Premises Inspection Approvals form to the Inspectional Services Department for zoning approval.

Step 3:

The applicant submits all forms along with:

  1. a 8.5 x 11 inch sketch or plan showing the store's street and number, entrances and exits, and a description of the items to be sold to the License Commission,
  2. a copy of the Articles of Organization (if a corporation) or a copy of the Business Certificate obtainable from the City Clerk's Office
  3. payment of $175 for a hearing and newspaper advertising fee

The License Commission will schedule a hearing on the second or fourth Tuesday of the month. The applicant must copy the ad from the TAB, notify abutters (according to the latest Assessor's list ) by certified mail, return receipt requested, and submit certified mail receipts to the License Commission.

Step 4:

The applicant submits the Licensed Premises Inspection Approvals form for ISD building inspector's approval and sign off. However, if the applicant has a current Certificate of Occupancy, this form is not required.

Step 5:

The Fire Department will inspect the site automatically based on the License Commission hearing agenda. The applicant does not have to obtain a sign-off from the Fire Department.

Step 6:

The License Commission issues the license one the license fee is paid and the approvals are received. The Police Department will do site monitoring.