Interim Study Committee on the Regulation of Precious Metal Dealers
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Report submitted on January 16, 2014
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 13-1, 2, 3
Meeting Record
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9:00 AM
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Introductions
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9:10 AM
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Election of a Chair
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9:20 AM
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Overview of Current Status of the Law Governing Second Hand Dealers
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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9:50 AM
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Background from Sponsors
House and Senate bill sponsors
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Sen. Claire Ayer
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Rep. Diane Lanpher
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10:10 AM
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Department of Public Safety - Perspective
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Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
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Jonathan Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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10:20 AM
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Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulations - Perspective
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Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
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10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
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11:00 AM
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Future Meeting Planning
including dates and mapping out agendas for the four remaining meetings
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Adjourn
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 13-4, 5, 6, 7
Meeting Record
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9:00 AM
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Vermont-based businesses that use precious metals for manufacturing
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Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
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9:20 AM
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Vermont-based auctioneers
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Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
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9:40 AM
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Jewelry Manufacturing Industry
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Ivan Rochon, Desjardin Rochon Jewelers, Rutland
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Perry Sporn, Owner, Perrywinkle's Jewelry
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10:10 AM
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Vermont-based coin dealer
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Royal Barnard, Dealer/Investor/Hobby Collector/Appraiser
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Tim Puro, Owner, Puro's Coins and Jewelry
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10:40 AM
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Attorney General's Office
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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11:00 AM
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State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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11:20 AM
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Vermont Police Association
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Dave LaChance, Detective Corporal, Rutland City Police Department
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Scott Tucker, Captain, Rutland City Police Department
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12:00 PM
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Vermont Antique Dealers Association
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Greg Hamilton, President, Vermont Antique Dealers Association
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12:20 PM
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Committee Discussion
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1:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, November 8, 2013
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 13-8, 9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
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9:00 AM
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Law Enforcement
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George Merkel, Chief of Police, Vergennes
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9:30 AM
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Follow up from first meeting
Secretary of State
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Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
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10:00 AM
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Department of Taxes
What kind of interaction department has with secondhand dealers, what kind of relationship should they have. Do they collect sales tax. Are sellers all registered with tax id numbers.
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Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
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10:20 AM
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Insurance Industry
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Richard Bland, Vice President, General Counsel, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
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10:40 AM
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Vermont-based coin dealer
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John Martin, Owner, Martin's Coins
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Howard Weisburgh, Owner, Queen City Coins, Inc.
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11:30 AM
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Break
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11:50 AM
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Committee Discussion
Overview of what other states do
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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12:45 PM
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Future Meeting Planning
Friday, December 6, 2013
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 13-12, 13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
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9:00 AM
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Review Draft Legislation and Report
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Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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1:00 PM
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Adjourn