Effective: September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall act as a precious metals dealer without first having obtained a license from the division of financial institutions in the department of commerce.
(B) Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, a person holding a license as a pawnbroker pursuant to Chapter 4727. of the Revised Code may act as a precious metals dealer without being separately licensed pursuant to this chapter. Pawnbrokers are subject to all the requirements imposed upon the conduct of persons holding a regular precious metals dealer's license with respect to any articles that the pawnbroker purchases made of or containing gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers
Section 4728.01 | Precious Metals Dealer Definitions.
Section 4728.02 | License Requirements.
Section 4728.03 | License Qualifications.
Section 4728.031 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4728.04 | License Application - Temporary Exhibition Permit.
Section 4728.05 | Investigations - Injunctions.
Section 4728.07 | Daily Report of Items Received to Police Department.
Section 4728.08 | Purchases From Intoxicated Persons Prohibited.
Section 4728.09 | Retention Period - Stolen Property.
Section 4728.10 | Enforcement Duties.
Section 4728.11 | Chapter Not Applicable.
Section 4728.12 | Person Exempt From License Requirement.
Section 4728.13 | Prohibited Acts - Burden of Proving Exemption.
Section 4728.14 | Civil Action.
Section 4728.15 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.