California All But Outlaws Book Signing at Bookstores

[Weatherman2020]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

 

[miketx]

Earthquake, now.

 

[Mac1958]

Well, they're creative, give 'em that.

 

[BuckToothMoron]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let me be very clear, I couldn't give a pile of dog crap what California does. It's their state, and if they want to pass a law that bans signing books, then let them. Nevada has legal prostitution, and there are counties in this country where alcohol is not allowed. You see, that is what makes this country great, or did. States should have the right to govern as they see fit. That includes how they educate their kids, how they manage their healthcare system, and how they care for the indigent. The less the federal government gets involved the better. And 2 dead guys names Madison and Jefferson agree with me, or more appropriately, I agree with them.
Checks and Balances | Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration

 

[deannalw]

Creatively fucking retarded

 

[deannalw]

What is the actual purpose of this crap?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let Mexico annex California

 

[toobfreak]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Where is Godzilla when you really need him?

 

[Weatherman2020]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let me be very clear, I couldn't give a pile of dog crap what California does. It's their state, and if they want to pass a law that bans signing books, then let them. Nevada has legal prostitution, and there are counties in this country where alcohol is not allowed. You see, that is what makes this country great, or did. States should have the right to govern as they see fit. That includes how they educate their kids, how they manage their healthcare system, and how they care for the indigent. The less the federal government gets involved the better. And 2 dead guys names Madison and Jefferson agree with me, or more appropriately, I agree with them.
Checks and Balances | Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration

You better wake up. California, being by far the largest populated State, dictates what happens in the other 49. Calif wants homos in school books, you all get it in your schools. Book companies don't make special versions for other States. CA lets illegals flood in, they are going to your neighborhood next. They kill book sales, you all suffer. On and on.

 

[Thinker101]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Yup, California is turning into a pig sty....and I live here.

 

[Rustic]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Crazy cali can do what they want, as long as the rest of us are left out...

 

[Weatherman2020]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Crazy cali can do what they want, as long as the rest of us are left out...

Read post 9. Cali dictates many crazy things that your state must adopt.

 

[BuckToothMoron]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let me be very clear, I couldn't give a pile of dog crap what California does. It's their state, and if they want to pass a law that bans signing books, then let them. Nevada has legal prostitution, and there are counties in this country where alcohol is not allowed. You see, that is what makes this country great, or did. States should have the right to govern as they see fit. That includes how they educate their kids, how they manage their healthcare system, and how they care for the indigent. The less the federal government gets involved the better. And 2 dead guys names Madison and Jefferson agree with me, or more appropriately, I agree with them.
Checks and Balances | Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration

You better wake up. California, being by far the largest populated State, dictates what happens in the other 49. Calif wants homos in school books, you all get it in your schools. Book companies don't make special versions for other States. CA lets illegals flood in, they are going to your neighborhood next. They kill book sales, you all suffer. On and on.

You may or may not be right, I think you're a bit paranoid personally. But it doesn't change the fact that California can do whatever the hell they want. I can tell you one thing for sure, the largest State in the country didn't dictate who the next president was, did they?

 

[martybegan]

Well, they're creative, give 'em that.

I have zero sympathy for someone who gets conned in the Sports Memorabilia business. It's shady to start with, and even authenticity can be faked by someone with the means and methods.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let me be very clear, I couldn't give a pile of dog crap what California does. It's their state, and if they want to pass a law that bans signing books, then let them. Nevada has legal prostitution, and there are counties in this country where alcohol is not allowed. You see, that is what makes this country great, or did. States should have the right to govern as they see fit. That includes how they educate their kids, how they manage their healthcare system, and how they care for the indigent. The less the federal government gets involved the better. And 2 dead guys names Madison and Jefferson agree with me, or more appropriately, I agree with them.
Checks and Balances | Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration

You better wake up. California, being by far the largest populated State, dictates what happens in the other 49. Calif wants homos in school books, you all get it in your schools. Book companies don't make special versions for other States. CA lets illegals flood in, they are going to your neighborhood next. They kill book sales, you all suffer. On and on.

You may or may not be right, I think you're a bit paranoid personally. But it doesn't change the fact that California can do whatever the hell they want. I can tell you one thing for sure, the largest State in the country didn't dictate who the next president was, did they?

Every school history book in America now has sections about homosexuals and their role in history because of California. Learning about people is not enough, we must teach every child their sexual perversions. Picture no border with Mexico. Picture a prison for felons with no walls. That is what is happening with California, and since OR, NV and AZ do not have border security, they can run wherever they please. You are paying a heavy price for what California does, and the cost is skyrocketing by the day.

 

[Iceweasel]

How much toilet paper do they allow their subjects to use?

 

[BuckToothMoron]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let me be very clear, I couldn't give a pile of dog crap what California does. It's their state, and if they want to pass a law that bans signing books, then let them. Nevada has legal prostitution, and there are counties in this country where alcohol is not allowed. You see, that is what makes this country great, or did. States should have the right to govern as they see fit. That includes how they educate their kids, how they manage their healthcare system, and how they care for the indigent. The less the federal government gets involved the better. And 2 dead guys names Madison and Jefferson agree with me, or more appropriately, I agree with them.
Checks and Balances | Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration

You better wake up. California, being by far the largest populated State, dictates what happens in the other 49. Calif wants homos in school books, you all get it in your schools. Book companies don't make special versions for other States. CA lets illegals flood in, they are going to your neighborhood next. They kill book sales, you all suffer. On and on.

You may or may not be right, I think you're a bit paranoid personally. But it doesn't change the fact that California can do whatever the hell they want. I can tell you one thing for sure, the largest State in the country didn't dictate who the next president was, did they?

Every school history book in America now has sections about homosexuals and their role in history because of California. Learning about people is not enough, we must teach every child their sexual perversions. Picture no border with Mexico. Picture a prison for felons with no walls. That is what is happening with California, and since OR, NV and AZ do not have border security, they can run wherever they please. You are paying a heavy price for what California does, and the cost is skyrocketing by the day.

Yea, you are definitely paranoid. First, I don't have the visceral reaction to homosexuality that you do. Therefore, the fact that the mention of homosexual historical figures appears in school history books doesn't bother me. I know people in the LGB community, and frankly that group of people seem to have the same percentage of good and decent people as the heterosexual community. I suppose you'd like to raise your kids with the idea that homosexuality doesn't exist, sand in their eyes.

Second, border control is a federal issue and the borders are controlled by USBP, so if California wants to let illegals flood across the US border in the state, then its time for the Feds to step in. Relating this to the laws California has on book signings makes you seem like a kook.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Crime out of control, roads worst in the nation, cost of living one of the highest in America this is what Democrats think is important.

Acting on purported consumer protection concerns, the legislature recently expanded its autograph law (which formerly only applied to sports memorabilia) to include any signed item worth over $5—including books. Under that law, sellers must produce a certificate of authenticity and maintain detailed records of every sale for seven years. Sellers must, among other things:

1. Note the purchase price and date of sale,
2. specify whether the item is part of a limited edition,
3. note the size of the edition, anticipate any future editions,
4. disclose whether the seller is bonded,
5. divulge any previous owner’s name and address,
6. if the book was signed in the presence of the seller, specify the date and location of the signing, and identify a witness to the autograph.

1. 
   Failure to disclose any of the required details, or to keep the certificate for the full seven years, results in outrageous penalties. Even an inadvertent omission can subject a seller to actual damages, plus a civil penalty of up to 10 times the damages, plus court costs, plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus expert witness fees, plus interest. Professional plaintiff’s lawyers must be chomping at the bit. If Bill sold just 100 signed copies of a $30 book, but six years later, couldn’t locate the records noting the size of the edition, he’d be liable for (at minimum) $30,000. Bill sells tens of thousands of signed books each year.

California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers - PLF Liberty Blog

Let me be very clear, I couldn't give a pile of dog crap what California does. It's their state, and if they want to pass a law that bans signing books, then let them. Nevada has legal prostitution, and there are counties in this country where alcohol is not allowed. You see, that is what makes this country great, or did. States should have the right to govern as they see fit. That includes how they educate their kids, how they manage their healthcare system, and how they care for the indigent. The less the federal government gets involved the better. And 2 dead guys names Madison and Jefferson agree with me, or more appropriately, I agree with them.
Checks and Balances | Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration

You better wake up. California, being by far the largest populated State, dictates what happens in the other 49. Calif wants homos in school books, you all get it in your schools. Book companies don't make special versions for other States. CA lets illegals flood in, they are going to your neighborhood next. They kill book sales, you all suffer. On and on.

You may or may not be right, I think you're a bit paranoid personally. But it doesn't change the fact that California can do whatever the hell they want. I can tell you one thing for sure, the largest State in the country didn't dictate who the next president was, did they?

Every school history book in America now has sections about homosexuals and their role in history because of California. Learning about people is not enough, we must teach every child their sexual perversions. Picture no border with Mexico. Picture a prison for felons with no walls. That is what is happening with California, and since OR, NV and AZ do not have border security, they can run wherever they please. You are paying a heavy price for what California does, and the cost is skyrocketing by the day.

Yea, you are definitely paranoid. First, I don't have the visceral reaction to homosexuality that you do. Therefore, the fact that the mention of homosexual historical figures appears in school history books doesn't bother me. I know people in the LGB community, and frankly that group of people seem to have the same percentage of good and decent people as the heterosexual community. I suppose you'd like to raise your kids with the idea that homosexuality doesn't exist, sand in their eyes.

Second, border control is a federal issue and the borders are controlled by USBP, so if California wants to let illegals flood across the US border in the state, then its time for the Feds to step in. Relating this to the laws California has on book signings makes you seem like a kook.

So list the famous people who loved big boobed brunettes. It is moronic to insert a persons unrelated personal tastes into their accomplishments. Only one reason they do it - to brainwash kids into trying it.
And California spends money hiding illegals from the Feds, let alone offering them every incentive possible to come here.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

I hope California is successful in their secession.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Now this is a crafty and sneaky law. A book by Ann Coulter will have lines going out the door and down the street. A book written by Hillary Clinton ends up as ballast. It should be called "The Stop Conservative Authors" law.