# 9 V.S.A. § 3886: Holding period

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3886

## Section

- **Citation:** 9 V.S.A. § 3886
- **Heading:** Holding period
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 9 / Chapter 97A / Section 3886

## Text

A precious metal dealer shall retain precious metal that he or she purchases for no fewer than 10 days before offering an item for sale or for scrap, and he or she shall not remove an item from the State prior to the expiration of this 10-day period.

## Nearby sections

- [9 V.S.A. § 3881 § 3881. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3881.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3882 § 3882. Certification required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3882.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3883 § 3883. Fees; renewal; revocation of certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3883.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3884 § 3884. Private right of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3884.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3885 § 3885. Records of a precious metal dealer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3885.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3886 § 3886. Holding period](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3886.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3887 § 3887. Purchase of precious metal from persons under 18 years of age](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3887.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3888 § 3888. Method of payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3888.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3889 § 3889. Stolen property notification system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3889.md)
- [9 V.S.A. § 3890 § 3890. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T9_C97A_S3890.md)

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