3-7-8: PROHIBITED ACTS AND ACTIVITIES:

   A.   Unlawful Acts: The following acts by a pawnbroker or any person acting on behalf of the pawnbroker, including the employees and agents of a pawnbroker, will constitute a violation of this chapter:

      1.   Failure to make a record of any transaction as described in this chapter.

      2.   Falsifying any official record or entry on an official record required to be kept pursuant to this chapter.

      3.   Obliterating, destroying or removing from the place of business any records required to be kept pursuant to this chapter.

      4.   Refusing to allow the Chief of Police or designee to inspect the business premises, or any books, records or other goods located or required to be located at the place of business, during regular and usual business hours.

      5.   Transmittal of any false record to the police.

      6.   Failure to report the possession of property that may be lost or stolen.

      7.   Removal or allowing removal of property from the business premises within thirty (30) days after the receipt of said property, or twenty (20) days if the property was obtained through a purchase, unless redeemed by the rightful owner.

      8.   Receipt of property from a person under the age of eighteen (18).

      9.   Receipt of property from a known thief or receiver of stolen property, or known associates of such, whether the person is acting on their own behalf or as the agent of another.

      10.   Employment of an person not meeting the qualifications of this chapter.

      11.   Any other violation of the specific provisions of this chapter not specifically enumerated above. (1952 Code § 5-16-06.01)

   B.   Furnishing False Information: It shall be a violation for any person to furnish false information to a pawnbroker if the provided information is required to be recorded pursuant to this chapter.

   C.   Pledging Leased Property: It shall be a violation for any person to pledge or sell any property to a pawnbroker or the pawnbroker's employees or agents, knowing the property is leased, or let to him or another by any instrument in writing under a contract of purchase which is not yet fulfilled. (1952 Code § 5-16-06.03)