States Regulate Online Sellers

Two recent articles in auctionbytes.com report that an eBay or other online auction seller may need an auctioneer's license in at least three states - Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee. The requirements vary depending on where the seller lives and can include a mandatory educational program, a licensing examination, and an escrow account.   See Illinois Says eBay Trading Assistants Need Auctioneers License and eBay Sellers: Do you need a license to sell online?