Secondhand dealers in El Paso, including resale shops handling jewelry and electronics, must register with the city and report transactions to El Paso Police under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1956 and Municipal Code Chapter 7.
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1956 (Crafted Precious Metals Dealers) requires registration with the local police chief for any business buying or trading items containing gold, silver, or platinum. El Paso requires Chapter 7 business registration and electronic transaction reporting through the LeadsOnline system used by EPPD. Dealers must hold purchased items 14 days before resale, photograph the seller, record valid government ID, and submit daily transaction logs. Buyers must be at least 18.
Failing to register, hold items, or report can result in a Class A misdemeanor under Chapter 1956, fines up to $4,000, jail up to one year, and revocation of the local business license.
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