Sec. 1956.06131. EXAMINATION BY COMMISSIONER. (a) At the times the commissioner considers necessary, the commissioner or the commissioner's representative may:
(1) examine each place of business of each dealer; and
(2) investigate the dealer's transactions and records, including books, accounts, papers, and correspondence, to the extent the transactions and records pertain to the business regulated under this subchapter.
(b) A dealer shall:
(1) give the commissioner or the commissioner's representative free access to the dealer's office, place of business, files, safes, and vaults; and
(2) allow the commissioner or the representative to make a copy of an item that may be investigated under Subsection (a)(2).
(c) The commissioner or the commissioner's representative shall examine under Subsection (a) at least 10 dealers each calendar year.
(d) This section does not apply with respect to a jewelry store.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 604 (S.B. 1132), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2022.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities
Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers
Section 1956.0511. Administration by Commission
Section 1956.056. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired in Dissolution or Liquidation Sale
Section 1956.057. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired in Judicial Sale
Section 1956.059. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired From or Reported to Governmental Agency
Section 1956.061. Effect on Other Laws and Ordinances
Section 1956.0612. Registration as Dealer
Section 1956.0613. Investigation by Commissioner
Section 1956.06131. Examination by Commissioner
Section 1956.0614. Revocation of Registration
Section 1956.0615. Administrative Penalty
Section 1956.0616. Notice of Enforcement Order
Section 1956.062. Report of Purchase Required
Section 1956.063. Form of Report; Filing
Section 1956.064. Required Retention of Crafted Precious Metal
Section 1956.065. Inspection of Crafted Precious Metal by Peace Officer
Section 1956.066. Purchase From Minor
Section 1956.067. Purchase at Temporary Location of Dealer