(related to the regulation of precious metals operations)
Essence of the Act:
The Order amends the Instruction on Registration of Hallmarks – Special Marks of Jewelry Manufacturers. The main changes concern the procedure for submission and review of registration applications, as well as clarification of requirements for manufacturers regarding registration with the Ministry of Finance.
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. Updated requirements for economic entities regarding mandatory registration in the Ministry of Finance register
2. Detailed procedure for application review, including:
– Grounds for leaving the application without movement
– Procedure for notifying about deficiencies
– Terms for eliminating deficiencies
– Possibility of term extension
– Procedure for appealing decisions
3. Technical amendments made to formulations in appendices
Key Provisions for Application:
– Jewelry manufacturers must have a hallmark and be registered in the Ministry of Finance register
– An application may be left without movement if deficiencies are detected, with the applicant being notified within 3 working days
– When deficiencies are eliminated within the specified term, the application is considered submitted from the date of initial submission
– The decision to leave the application without movement can be appealed through administrative or judicial procedure
