Autographed Memorabilia

Division 3, Part 4, Title 1.1A of the Civil Code deals with autographed memorabilia. Section 1739.7 provides the following definitions: “autographed collectible,” “consumer,” “dealer,” “limited edition,” “person,” “representation,” “auctioneer,” and “auction company.”

This subdivision does not apply to four types of autographed collectibles. No dealer is allowed to display or offer for sale an autographed collectible unless, at the location where the autographed collectible is offered for sale and in close proximity to the autographed collectible merchandise, there is a conspicuous sign that reads as specified.

No dealer selling at a trade show, nor an auctioneer or auction company is allowed to display or offer for sale an autographed collectible unless, at the location where the autographed collectible is offered for sale and in close proximity to the autographed collectible merchandise, there is a conspicuous sign that reads as specified.

Any dealer engaged in a mail-order, telephone-order, or online business for the sale of autographed collectibles is required to do three specified actions. And, in a civil action brought by a consumer against a dealer, there are specified rules that apply.