# § 11-12 Inspection of records and items.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 11-12 Inspection of records and items.

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 11-12 (2026)

(a) 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.

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

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

*History: Ord. 94-332*

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