A. Except as otherwise provided in § 54.1-4001, any licensed pawnbroker who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. In addition, the court may revoke or suspend the pawnbroker's license for second and subsequent offenses.
B. Additionally, any violation of the provisions of the chapter shall constitute a prohibited practice in accordance with § 59.1-200 and shall be subject to any and all of the enforcement provisions of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.).
Code 1950, §§ 54-857, 54-858; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
§ 54.1-4000. Definition of pawnbroker
§ 54.1-4001. License required; license authorized by court; building designated in license; penalty
§ 54.1-4002. Local limitations as to number of pawnshops
§ 54.1-4003. Bond required; private action on bond
§ 54.1-4004. Memorandum to be given pledgor; fee; lost ticket charge
§ 54.1-4005. Sale of goods pawned
§ 54.1-4008. Interest chargeable
§ 54.1-4009. Records to be kept; credentials of person pawning goods; fee; penalty
§ 54.1-4011. Officers may examine records or property; warrantless search and seizure authorized
§ 54.1-4012. Property pawned or purchased not to be disfigured or changed
§ 54.1-4013. Care of tangible personal property; evaluation fee
§ 54.1-4014. Penalties; violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act