Ohio Code § 4728.02
Ohio Code § 4728.02. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4728.02.
(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.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4728.02
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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