DEALERS IN SECONDHAND PRECIOUS METALS AND JEWELRY

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. VI, ch. 185, pt. 4

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.401 Finding and determination.

Sec. 185.401. - Finding and determination. The Council finds that: (a) Dealers in secondhand precious metals and jewelry are operating without adequate regulation in the City; and (b) There is substantial reason to believe that such lack of regulation is resulting in increased criminal activity. Therefore, the Council determines that additional regulation of dealers in secondhand precious metals and jewelry is needed to preserve and protect the public health and welfare. (Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.402 Definitions.

Sec. 185.402. - Definitions. As used in this Part: (a) Dealer means any person, or any principal, employee or agent thereof, engaged in or conducting business by the purchase, sale, barter or exchange of secondhand precious metals or secondhand jewelry. (b) Secondhand jewelry means any item of personal property or object of value previously owned or used, which is not sold as new, and which contains one or more diamonds, emeralds, rubies or sapphires. (c) Secondhand precious metal means any item of personal property or object of value, previously owned or used, which is not sold as new, and which contains gold, silver or platinum, but shall not include any coins with an intrinsic value less than its numismatic value, any bullion coin or any gold, silver or platinum bullion that has been assayed and is properly marked with its weight and fineness by any person whose primary business is dealing in gold or silver coins if such business is licensed pursuant to law. (Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.403 Reserved.

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.404 Records of transactions.

Sec. 185.404. - Records of transactions. (a) Every dealer shall keep a record of all purchases of secondhand precious metals and secondhand jewelry, which record shall contain: (1) The name, address, date of birth, sex and race of each person from whom the secondhand precious metals or secondhand jewelry are purchased, including the signature of the person selling the same, together with the person's operator's license number, official military identification card number or official State identification card number. (2) A specific description of the item purchased, which description shall be accurate and as reasonably complete as the nature of the item permits and shall make reference to any permanent marking on the item, including, but not limited to, a brand, monogram, hallmark or pattern. (3) The estimated quantity or weight of precious metal purchased. (4) The date of the purchase. (b) The records shall at all times be subject to inspection by all law enforcement officers and shall be preserved for a period of three years after purchase. (c) The records of purchases of secondhand precious metals and secondhand jewelry shall be submitted to the Sheriff within 24 hours after purchase. (Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.405 Holding period.

Sec. 185.405. - Holding period. No secondhand precious metals or secondhand jewelry shall be transferred outside the City, sold, melted, altered or otherwise disposed of by any dealer until five days after the date of submission of a record of its purchase to the Sheriff. During this period, the item shall be made available for inspection by any law enforcement officer upon request. (Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.406 Purchase from minors prohibited.

Sec. 185.406. - Purchase from minors prohibited. No dealer shall purchase any secondhand precious metals or secondhand jewelry from any person under the age of 18 years. (Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 185.407 Unlawful acts.

Sec. 185.407. - Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and a class D offense for any person to: (a) Operate as a dealer without having first obtained a permit as required by Section 185.402. (b) Give or display any false identification or sign a false name when required to furnish identification and signature by a dealer pursuant to Section 185.403(a)(1). (c) Fail to comply with any provision of Sections 185.403—185.406. (Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIBUTROC_CH185JUDESEDEPRMEDESEMERE_PT4DESEPRMEJEFetched: 10/27/2026