Massachusetts § 142A - Gold, silver and platinum dealers; records; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 142A — Gold, silver and platinum dealers; records; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142A. Gold, silver and platinum dealers; records; penalty
Section 142A. Whoever is in the business of purchasing gold, silver or platinum shall enter in a book kept for that purpose a description of the item, quantity purchased, the purchase price and the name and address of the seller; provided that the purchase price of such item is at least fifty dollars. Any person who sells gold, silver or platinum shall be required to show to the buyer prior to said sale identification which includes a photograph of said seller. Said book shall at all times be open to the inspection of the chief of police of a city or town or of any other officer having similar duties or any officer authorized by either of them, or a state police officer. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 142A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 142A cover?
Section 142A ("Gold, silver and platinum dealers; records; penalty") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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