§ 5.46.230. Pawnbrokers' customer receipts.


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  • It is unlawful for pawnbrokers to make any purchase, exchange, pledge, pawn or other transfer of possession of any article, unless the same is recorded in one of the record and receipt books required by the provisions of Section 5.46.220, setting forth the name and address of the pawnbroker, a description in the English language of the article involved in such transaction, the date of the sale, the name of the customer with whom such transaction is made, the rate of interest charged, if any, the term of redemption, if any, and the same shall be signed by the pawnbroker or his or her agent making such transaction. The perforated sheet, which shall be the original duplicate, shall, after being filled out as herein provided, be delivered to the person with whom the transaction is made. The duplicate thereof shall be kept by the pawnbroker for a period of at least two years next following the date of the transaction, and shall, during such time, be available at all times during business hours for inspection by the Oakland Police Department. Any alteration of such duplicate sheet shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(Prior code § 5-9.28)