No pawnbroker shall sell any pawn or pledge item until (i) it has been in his possession
for the minimum term set forth in the memorandum, but not less than thirty (30) days
plus a grace period of fifteen (15) days and (ii) a statement of ownership is obtained
from the pawner. If a motor vehicle is pawned, the owner of the motor vehicle shall
comply with the requirements of Section 46.2-637 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
In the event of default by the pawner, the pawnbroker shall comply with the requirements
of Section 46.2-633, of the Code of Virginia, as amended. Otherwise, the pawnbroker
shall comply with the requirements of Section 46.2-636 et seq., of the Code of Virginia,
as amended. All sales of items pursuant to this section may be made by the pawnbroker
in the ordinary course of his business.
(Ord. No. 5148-98, § 1; Ord. No. 6984-13, § 1)
