Effective: April 19, 1988
Latest Legislation: House Bill 708 - 117th General Assembly
Any person who is injured by the failure of a person who is engaged in the business of purchasing articles that are made of or contain gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description to comply with this chapter may commence a civil action to recover compensatory damages from such person. In any action under this section, the court may award punitive damages or reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
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.