An Act relative to out of state purchases at auto auctions

This bill requires most individuals and businesses selling used cars at auctions to obtain a license, with exceptions for car manufacturers and financiers who only occasionally sell used vehicles. It also imposes a $50 fee on buyers purchasing vehicles with out-of-state titles at Massachusetts auctions, collected by the auctioneer and paid monthly to the Department of Professional Licensure. The fee applies specifically to vehicles whose title is assigned from outside Massachusetts. This directly affects auto auction operators, used car sellers, and buyers purchasing out-of-state titled vehicles within Massachusetts. All used vehicle sales must now be reported weekly to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.