Pawnbrokers

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This is Chapter 40 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Pawnbrokers.” It is part of Subtitle V “Occupations Regulated by Local Governing Bodies”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 14 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 14 sections.

§ 54.1-4000	Definition of pawnbroker
§ 54.1-4001	License required; license authorized by court; building designated in license; penalty
§ 54.1-4002	Local limitations as to number of pawnshops
§ 54.1-4003	Bond required; private action on bond
§ 54.1-4004	Memorandum to be given pledgor; fee; lost ticket charge
§ 54.1-4005	Sale of goods pawned
§ 54.1-4006	Repealed
§ 54.1-4008	Interest chargeable
§ 54.1-4009	Records to be kept; credentials of person pawning goods; fee; penalty
§ 54.1-4010	Daily reports
§ 54.1-4011	Officers may examine records or property; warrantless search and seizure authorized
§ 54.1-4012	Property pawned or purchased not to be disfigured or changed
§ 54.1-4013	Care of tangible personal property; evaluation fee
§ 54.1-4014	Penalties; violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act