“Houston City Council on Wednesday passed new rules on precious metals dealers despite a lengthy attempt to water down the ordinance by Councilwoman Helena Brown, who called it ‘safety theater’ that would burden businesses and invade jewelry sellers’ privacy. Officers in the Houston Police Department‘s precious metals unit said reputable dealers already implement many of the new rules but said the ordinance – which requires a photograph and thumbprint of each seller and mandates dealers enter transactions into an online database – will help them catch crooks and recover stolen goods.”
http://www.chron.com/default/article/Brown-calls-new-rules-on-jewelry-dealers-safety-4258168.php
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