Sec. 6.
A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer shall not:
(a) Knowingly receive or purchase a precious item from any person who is less than 18 years of age or any person known by the dealer or agent or employee of the dealer to have been convicted of theft or receipt of stolen property within the preceding 5 years, whether the person is acting in his or her own behalf or as the agent of another.
(b) Knowingly receive or purchase a precious item from a person unless that person presents a valid driver's license or a valid state of Michigan personal identification card.
History: 1981, Act 95, Eff. Sept. 11, 1981
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce
Act 95 of 1981 - The Precious Metal and Gem Dealer Act (445.481 - 445.492)
Section 445.481 - Short Title.
Section 445.482 - Definitions.
Section 445.485 - Retaining Precious Item for 9 Calendar Days; Alteration.
Section 445.486 - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 445.487 - Failure to Make Entry in Records as Misdemeanor or Felony; Penalty.
Section 445.489 - Conduct Constituting Felony; Penalty.
Section 445.490 - Violation of MCL 445.483(1) or 445.485 as Felony; Penalty.
Section 445.491 - Action Against Dealer; Grounds; Damages, Costs, and Attorneys' Fees.