Ohio Revised Code § 4728.02 - License Requirements.

(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall act as a precious metals dealer without first having obtained a license from the division of financial institutions in the department of commerce.

(B) Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, a person holding a license as a pawnbroker pursuant to Chapter 4727. of the Revised Code may act as a precious metals dealer without being separately licensed pursuant to this chapter. Pawnbrokers are subject to all the requirements imposed upon the conduct of persons holding a regular precious metals dealer's license with respect to any articles that the pawnbroker purchases made of or containing gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description.

Effective Date: 09-26-1996

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