2009 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

House Bill 1637 was signed by the Governor on August 26, 2009.  This bill changes the permitting process for companies buying and selling precious metals.  It effective date is October 1st and ALL jewelers who buy gold from the public must be permitted.

Click here to see a copy of the new statute.  Visit the North Carolina Division of Crime Control and Public Safety for information regarding precious metals permitting by clicking here.  The forms currently on their website are applicable to existing statutes.  They should be updated in the succeeding weeks following passage of this new legislation.

Thanks to the stores listed below who contributed to our lobbying efforts: 

Albert F. Rhodes, Inc.
Alexander Zachary Jewelers
Arnold's Jewelry & Gift Gallery
Art's Place
Baggett's Jewelers
Baucom Phillips Jewelers
Bob's Jewel Shop
Bradley's Jewelers
Ellis Jewelers, Inc.—Concord
Ellis Jewelers, Inc.—Lexington
Green's Jewelers
Gregory's Jewelers
Helms Jewelers
Hinkamp Jewelers
Holland's Jewelers
J.R. Dunn Jewelers
Lassy's Fine Jewelry
McNeill’s Jewelry
Michael's Jewelry
Oz's Jewelers
Robinson Jewelers
Southern Jewelers
Southern Jewelers Alliance
The Down East Jewelry Co Inc.
Village Jewelry

 

 

 

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