§ 11-12 Inspection of records and items.

A pawnbroker shall allow an authorized law enforcement officer or a special enforcement officer, as defined in City Code Article 19 § 71-1 {“Appointment; Duties”}, on request to enter the place of business or storage premises of the dealer during business hours to inspect a record of transactions and/or items as part of an investigation of stolen property.

On request of the pawnbroker, the officer shall make the inspection in the presence of a dealer.

If the pawnbroker refuses to allow access or produce the record or item for inspection, the officer shall seek a search warrant.