The Weatherford Police Department requires businesses that purchase certain secondhand valuables from the public to obtain a Precious Metal and Gem Dealer Permit before conducting business within the city.
A permit is required for any person or business that purchases or trades the following items from the public for profit:
Used jewelry, including items containing precious or semiprecious gems
Coins or other money with numismatic value
Silver or silver-plated flatware, trays, goblets, dishes, or serving pieces
Precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
This requirement applies to both permanent Weatherford businesses and dealers operating from temporary locations or short-term buying events.
The permit requirement does not apply to:
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