<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 5-77. - Purpose.</div>
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               The making of pawn loans and the acquisition and disposition of tangible personal
               property by and through pawnshops vitally affects the general economy of this state
               and county and the public interest and welfare of its citizens. In recognition of
               these facts, it is the policy of this state and county and the purpose of the pawnbrokers
               ordinance to:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Ensure a sound system of making loans and acquiring and disposing of tangible personal
                  property by and through pawnshops, and to prevent unlawful property transactions,
                  particularly in stolen property, through licensing and regulating pawnbrokers;
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                  (2)
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                  Provide for licensing fees and investigation fees of licensees;
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                  (3)
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                  Ensure financial responsibility to the state, county and the general public;
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                  (4)
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                  Ensure compliance with federal and state laws; and
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                  (5)
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                  Assist local governments in the exercise of their policy authority.
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               (Ord. of 1-7-97)
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