A California law concerning autographed memorabilia has been causing confusion and loss of business for auctioneers and dealers who sell baseball cards, autographed pictures of movie stars, and many types of signed art including oil paintings. Collectors who sell at shows or through ads could be considered “dealers” and subject to strict requirements regarding the sales of signed or marked items. But the law is scheduled to be changed on October 15, when the California governor either signs it, lets it pass without his signature, or vetoes it. If he vetoes it, the problems will remain. The current law requires a “certificate of authenticity” for pieces selling for over $5, a statement signed by the dealer that an autograph is authentic and the name of the owner of the piece that is for sale. And there is more—restrictions on the wording of TV, print, or online ads, hefty fines for ignoring any part of the law, and confusion about artist-signed or marked artwork, furniture, pottery, jewelry, books and other pieces. The new law, which amends the old one, will mean less confusion, revised definitions of collectibles, and should be an improvement. We will report what happens.