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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Every dealer shall keep at his place of business an accurate and legible record of each purchase of precious metals or gems. The record of each purchase shall be retained by the dealer for at least 24 months and shall set forth the following:
1. A complete description of all precious metals or gems purchased from each seller. The description shall include all names, initials, serial numbers, or other identifying marks or monograms on each item purchased, the true weight or carat of any gem, and the price paid for each item;
2. The date, time, and place of receiving the items purchased;
3. The full name, residence address, work place, home and work telephone numbers, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, hair and eye color, and other identifying marks of the person selling the precious metals or gems;
4. Verification of the identification by the exhibition of an unexpired government-issued identification card bearing the current legal address and a photograph of the person selling the precious metals or gems, such as a driver's license or military identification card. If the government-issued identification card does not bear the current legal address, the person shall present other documentation verifying his current legal address. The record shall contain the type of identification exhibited, the issuing agency, and the number thereon;
5. A statement of ownership from the seller; and
6. A digital image of the form of identification used by the person involved in the transaction.
B. The information required by subdivisions A 1 through A 3 shall appear on each bill of sale for all precious metals and gems purchased by a dealer, and a copy shall be mailed or delivered within 24 hours of the time of purchase to the chief law-enforcement officer of the locality in which the purchase was made.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 54.1. Professions and Occupations § 54.1-4101. Records to be kept; copy furnished to local authorities - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-54-1-professions-and-occupations/va-code-sect-54-1-4101/
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