Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers
Section 1956.06131. Examination by Commissioner

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.

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Texas Statutes

Occupations Code

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 1956.051. Definitions

Section 1956.0511. Administration by Commission

Section 1956.055. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired From Another Dealer Who Previously Made Required Reports

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 1956.058. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired as Payment for Other Crafted Precious Metal by Person in Business of Selling to Consumers

Section 1956.059. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired From or Reported to Governmental Agency

Section 1956.060. Exception: Crafted Precious Metal Acquired by Person Licensed Under Texas Pawnshop Act

Section 1956.061. Effect on Other Laws and Ordinances

Section 1956.0611. Rulemaking

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

Section 1956.068. Purchase of Melted Items

Section 1956.069. Criminal Penalty