Unlicensed gold-buying business at 4114 Hazelwood Avenue
Summary
A business displayed 'We Buy Gold' signage and admitted buying gold without keeping the transaction records pawn shops must maintain under Metro ordinance. The citation was upheld, but the $1,000 fine was suspended for a year as long as no gold-buying happens there.
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Last discussed Jul 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $1,000 fine hangs over the business for a year and comes due if gold-buying resumes.
Neighbors get assurance that unlicensed secondhand-gold dealing won't continue at the corner store.
The store owner faces a $1,000 liability if any pawn-like activity resumes at the location.
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