Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers - Temporary Event-Based Dealer Limited License - Establishment

Summary

The bill lets people who sell used precious‑metal items at fairs, festivals or other temporary events obtain a special limited license, even if they don’t have a permanent business location in Maryland. Applicants must pay a $300 non‑refundable fee, provide detailed contact and storage information, and agree to law‑enforcement inspections. The measure was introduced in 2026 but failed to pass.

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Hearings

• Finance — Bill Hearing
  Finance · Mar 26, 2026
• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Mar 11, 2026

History

1. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
2. Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
6. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Adopted
7. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 19, 2026Committee Amendment {
9. Feb 18, 2026Hearing canceled
10. Feb 18, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
12. Feb 11, 2026First Reading Economic Matters

Sponsors

• Boafo · sponsor
• Adams

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