South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals
Section 40-54-60. Permit required for possession of certain equipment.

Possession of equipment which has been used, or is being used for the melting, crushing or altering of the precious metals is unlawful unless possessed by a dealer with a valid permit as provided in Section 40-54-20.
HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals

Section 40-54-10. Definitions.

Section 40-54-20. Permit required; form; contents of application; investigation; issuance; term; fee; denial, suspension, or revocation.

Section 40-54-30. Permit to be posted.

Section 40-54-40. Dealer to keep records of certain purchases; identification of seller required; seller's identity not to be publicized.

Section 40-54-50. Purchases from minors; retention period of precious metals purchased; goods subject to inspection.

Section 40-54-60. Permit required for possession of certain equipment.

Section 40-54-70. Civil liability of dealer to owner for knowingly purchasing stolen metal; reimbursement to dealer by owner under certain conditions.

Section 40-54-80. Penalties.

Section 40-54-90. Chapter preempts local ordinances regulating business of purchasing precious metals.

Section 40-54-100. Exempt transactions.