(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(B) The failure on the part of any owner or operator of a pawn shop or pawnbroker to comply with the provisions of §§ 112.01 through 112.04 of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the offender shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25 for each separate offense. Each day of non-compliance with this section shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Prior Code, § 112.05)
(C) (1) (a) Any person who shall neglect or refuse to comply with or violates the provisions of § 112.17 of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500, for each offense or incarcerated up to 90 days or both. Each day such person, firm or corporation shall neglect or refuse to comply with or violate any of the provisions of § 112.17 of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Any person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under § 112.17 of this chapter shall be fined not less than $500, or more than $1,000, or incarcerated up to 180 days or both.
(2) Any person who shall violate § 112.18 of this chapter shall be fined $100, imprisoned not more than 50 days or both. For a second offense, any person shall be fined $500, up to $1,000, or incarcerated up to 180 days or subsequent.
(3) Any person who shall violate § 112.19 of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500.
(4) Any person who shall violate § 112.20 of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500.
(5) Any person so convicted shall be subject to any and all other administrative penalties, including and not limited to, revocation of the business license.
(Ord. 10-2009, passed 7-20-2009; Ord. 03-2011, passed 2-22-2011)