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MO HB676

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mary Nichols

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires jewelry refiners operating in Missouri to obtain and retain a copy of the seller's photographic identification and create a photographic record of purchased jewelry

  • Mandates a minimum 30-day waiting period before a refiner may refine or sell purchased jewelry to another refiner

  • Requires retention of photographic identification and jewelry records for at least two years from the date each item was obtained

  • Permits refiners to set purchase prices based on the end of the 30-day period using futures contract methodology or to discount initial prices as compensation for holding jewelry

  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine for first violations as an infraction, and class A misdemeanor classification for second or subsequent violations

Legislative Description

Specifies that any refiner purchasing jewelry must keep and retain photographic copies and records of the jewelry and must wait a period of 30 days before refining or selling the jewelry

Last Action

Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing5/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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