House Sponsors: SAVIANO. Short description: PAWN BROKERS-RECORDS-INJUNCTIO Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Authorizes the Commissioner by Banks and Real Estate to obtain an injunction to enforce the Act. Removes the requirement that the Commissioner have cause to believe that unlawful activity is occurring before examining the affairs of a pawnshop. Requires pawnbrokers to record the serial number of all items pledged, not only those required to bear a serial number. Authorizes the Commissioner to inspect the records of a pawnbroker. Requires records to be maintained for 3 years. Increases the penalties for operating a pawnshop without a license. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: TABLED BY SPONSOR HRUL Last action date: FEB-28-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status