This NY Times article talks about how more and more towns were beginning to regulate garage sales. The wanted to require a license/permit in order to have garage sales. This would generate revenue for the towns by requiring a fee in order to obtain the permit.
I have heard it all now. This article talks about the fact that you need a permit to have a garage sale. On top of the permit you need to pay a fine. For what? you have to pay to sell your own stuff.