Number
100194
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL, COGGS AND WITKOWSKI
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to the regulation of precious gem and gold dealers.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration to develop, introduce and pursue passage of state legislation expanding municipal authority to approve, issue, deny, refuse renewal, suspend and revoke precious metal and gem dealer licenses.
Body
Whereas, Section 134.71, Wis. Stats., sets a single criteria for denial of a precious metal and gem dealer license - namely that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor, or violated a local ordinance governing precious metal and gem dealers within the last 10 years; and
Whereas, Changes in the precious metal and gem marketplace, including but not limited to the emergence of “cash for gold” storefront operations, have significantly altered the impact precious metal and gem dealer operations have on the health, safety and welfare of the communities surrounding these dealer operations; and
Whereas, An expansion of municipal authority under State statute to approve, issue, deny, refuse renewal, suspend and revoke precious metal and gem dealer licenses will give municipalities the resources needed to effectively protect the health, safety and welfare of municipal residents; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration is directed to develop, introduce and pursue the passage of state legislation expanding municipal authority to approve, issue, deny, refuse renewal, suspend and revoke precious metal and gem dealer licenses; and, be it
Further Resolved, This state legislation shall substantially include, ...
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