Is it legal for me to have a gold party in my home?
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Is it legal for me to have a gold party in my home?
I would invite friends and neighbors (all over 21 years old). They’d bring their old gold jewelry and the licensed company weighs and tests the gold, and then gives them a free estimate and money. In MD.
Asked on March 2, 2011 under Business Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is legal for you to do this, as you could have a similar gathering for jewlery, sports memoralbia, make-up, etc. There are some issues that you should be aware of: for example, having a business gathering in your home may contravene your homeowner's insurance, so that if someone were injured, you would not be covered; or if the licensed company cheats someone in some fashion, it is possible--evenn likely--that you would also be sued as a party to the action; in some circumstances, if the company did something sufficiently wrongful, you could even face criminal liability. In short, while legal, it may not be a good idea to do this, though that is for you to decide as you way risk vs. reward. Good luck.
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