Louisiana vs. eBay

Iria · Apr 19, 2006, 08:47 PM

Source: MoneyCentral
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As a born-and-raised resident of Louisiana, I am well aware of our state's unique quirks and its checkered political past. Here in Louisiana, alligator is considered a delicacy, counties are referred to as parishes, and our complex legal system is based not on English common law, the way it is in the other 49 states, but the Napoleonic code. Suffice it to say that we often march to the beat of a different drummer.

Nevertheless, I am still a little puzzled by the state's controversial battle with online auction king eBay. In a pre-emptive move, the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board has begun requiring certain eBay sellers to complete the necessary licensing paperwork -- and cut the state a check for $300 -- to become a certified auctioneer. Additionally, those ensnared in this regulatory net must also purchase a $10,000 surety bond -- ostensibly to protect unwary consumers from transactions that might go awry.

Apr 19, 2006, 08:47 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Louisiana vs. eBay Source: MoneyCentral ____________ As a born-and-raised resident of Louisiana, I am well aware of our state's unique quirks and its checkered political past. Here in Louisiana, alligator is considered a delicacy, counties are referred to as parishes, and our complex legal system is based not on English common law, the way it is in the other 49 states, but the Napoleonic code. Suffice it to say that we often march to the beat of a different drummer. Nevertheless, I am still a little puzzled by the state's controversial battle with online auction king eBay. In a pre-emptive move, the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board has begun requiring certain eBay sellers to complete the necessary licensing paperwork -- and cut the state a check for $300 -- to become a certified auctioneer. Additionally, those ensnared in this regulatory net must also purchase a $10,000 surety bond -- ostensibly to protect unwary consumers from transactions that might go awry. Last edited by Iria; Apr 19, 2006 at 08:54 PM.