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Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS
Chapter 538
SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS
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CHAPTER 538
PART I

SECONDHAND DEALERS

538.03
Definitions; applicability.
538.04
Recordkeeping requirements; penalties.
538.05
Inspection of records and premises of secondhand dealers.
538.06
Holding period.
538.07
Penalty for violation of chapter.
538.08
Stolen goods; complaint for return.
538.09
Registration.
538.11
Powers and duties of department; rules.
538.15
Certain acts and practices prohibited.
538.17
Local regulation of secondhand dealers.