Florida Statutes Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)

• 538.31 - Definitions; Applicability.
  (1) As used in this part, the term:(a) “Department” means the Department of Revenue.(b) “Jewelry” means a personal ornament that contains precious metals and may contain gemstones.(c) “Mail-in secondhand...
• 538.32 - Registration, Transaction, And Recordkeeping Requirements; Penalties.
  (1) A mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer may not conduct business under this part without registering with the department and complying with all registration regulations as...
• 538.33 - Tendering Payment.
  Any payment by the mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer resulting from the sale, purchase, consignment, or trade of precious metals must be made to the...
• 538.34 - Inspection Of Records And Premises.
  The dealer must allow a law enforcement agency to inspect its business records, inventory, and premises during normal business hours to ensure compliance with this...
• 538.35 - Holding Period.
  (1) The dealer may not sell, barter, exchange, alter, adulterate, use, or in any way dispose of any goods purchased from a seller within 10 calendar...
• 538.36 - Acts And Practices Prohibited; Penalties.
  (1) Any dealer not registered with the department as a mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer, or who fails to comply with this part, commits a felony...
• 538.37 - Powers And Duties Of Department.
  The department has the authority provided under s. 538.11.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s, 3, ch. 2009-162.

Last modified: September 23, 2016