Precious Metals Dealers

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This is Chapter 41 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Precious Metals Dealers.” It is part of Subtitle V “Occupations Regulated by Local Governing Bodies”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 13 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 13 sections.

§ 54.1-4100	Definitions
§ 54.1-4101	Records to be kept; copy furnished to local authorities
§ 54.1-4101.1	Officers may examine records or property; warrantless search and seizure authorized
§ 54.1-4102	Credentials and statement of ownership required from seller
§ 54.1-4103	Prohibited purchases
§ 54.1-4104	Dealer to retain purchases
§ 54.1-4105	Record of disposition
§ 54.1-4106	Bond or letter of credit required of dealers when permit obtained
§ 54.1-4107	Private action on bond or letter of credit
§ 54.1-4108	Permit required; method of obtaining permit; no convictions of certain crimes; approval of weighing devices; renewal; permanent location required
§ 54.1-4109	Exemptions from chapter
§ 54.1-4110	Penalties; first and subsequent offenses
§ 54.1-4111	Local ordinances