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Issue Sheet ORD2026-001 - Precious Metals

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City of Smyrna
Issue Sheet
File Number: ORD2026-001
A Max Bacon
City Hall
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080 
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Agenda Date: 3/16/2026
In Control: City Council File Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Formal Business
Department: Administration
Agenda Title:
Public Hearing - ORD2026-001 for a Code Amendment to Chapter 22 - Businesses, Article V, 
of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Precious Metals Dealers, Section 22-201 regarding the 
requirements for processing applications for Precious Metals Dealers certificates, hearings on 
the application and appeals for application denials, Section 22-207 regarding suspension and 
revocation of Precious Metals Dealers certificates, Section 22- 188, regarding unlawful 
activities, and other provisions and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related 
documents. 
Citywide
ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
This amendment incorporates standard requirements for processing applications for 
Precious Metals Dealers certificates as well as hearings on the application and 
appeals for application denials. It also specifies the procedure required for suspension 
and revocation of Precious Metals Dealers certificates. This amendment also requires 
Precious Metal Dealers to hold purchased items for at least 7 days, which is the time 
required by state law. 
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of ORD2026-001 for a Code Amendment to Chapter 22 - 
Businesses, Article V, of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Precious Metals Dealers, Section 22-
201 regarding the requirements for processing applications for Precious Metals Dealers 
certificates, hearings on the application and appeals for application denials, Section 22-207 
regarding suspension and revocation of Precious Metals Dealers certificates, Section 22- 188, 
regarding unlawful activities, and other provisions and authorize the Mayor to sign and 
execute all related documents.