§ 10-51. Intent and purpose.

(a)

A.R.S. § 44-1625 mandates that a pawnbroker submit a true, complete and accurate report each day of each item received through a reportable transaction.

(b)

The mandated report is required to be delivered within two business days of the transaction, by mail, hand delivery or electronic means approved by the sheriff.

(c)

The mandated report must be made on a form provided by, or approved by the sheriff.

(d)

On May 20, 2013, the county board of supervisors adopted Resolution 2013-025, establishing a reportable transaction fee to be paid by a pawnbroker on each initial reportable transaction (not on extensions) of $0.40.

(e)

The purpose of this article is to adopt the county sheriff's reporting requirements for reportable pawn transactions pursuant to A.R.S. § 44-1625.

( Ord. No. 2013-03 , 5-20-2013)