Secondhand dealers selling used goods, jewelry, electronics, or precious metals must hold a Reno license, log every purchase with seller ID, and report transactions daily to police to deter trafficking in stolen property.
Reno regulates secondhand dealers separately from general retail. Dealers buying used merchandise from the public must obtain a city business license, maintain a transaction log including a seller photograph or copy of government ID, and upload purchase records to the police-managed electronic reporting system within 24 hours. Items must be held for a holding period before resale to allow stolen-property recovery. Precious-metal buyers face additional Nevada state registration and bonding requirements. Mobile and pop-up gold-buying events require special event permits.
Unlicensed dealing, failure to log or report, or selling within the holding period can lead to misdemeanor charges and license loss.
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