Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Exemptions for Auctioneers
What this bill does
Exempting auctioneers who conduct a certain auction of secondhand precious metal objects owned by a certain estate from the licensing and regulatory requirements for secondhand precious metal object dealers and pawnbrokers; and defining the terms 'auction' as a sale of real or personal property by competitive bid of prospective buyers, and 'auctioneer' as a person who sells or offers to sell the real or personal property of other persons at auction, with or without receiving consideration, as a bid caller.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (8)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | COOPER, BRIAN | ALEX COOPER AUCTIONS | Position only |
| FAV | STOUFFER, DENNY | STOUFFER'S AUCTION CO., INC | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Parrott, Delegate Parrottlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | STOUFFER, DENNY | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Locklair, Caileylobbyist | Maryland Retailers | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Locklair, Caileylobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | State Police, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | State Police, Maryland | Individual | Position only |