For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PAWNBROKER. Any person who loans money on deposit of personal property; deals in the purchase of personal property on condition of selling the property back again at a stipulated price; makes a public display, at his or her place of business, of the sign generally used by pawnbrokers to denote their business; or who publicly exhibits a sign advertising money to loan on personal property or deposit.
(KRS 226.010)