(a) The Chief of Police shall, either personally, or by such person as he or she may appoint for the purpose, at least once a year, and more often if he or she deems it advisable, investigate the business of every person licensed as a pawnbroker under Section 860.02(b)(1) and of every person, copartnership and corporation by whom or for which any such loan or purchase is made, whether such person, copartnership or corporation acts, or claims to act, as principal, agent or broker, or under or without the authority of this chapter, and for that purpose shall have free access to the vaults, books and papers thereof, and other sources of information with regard to the business of such licensee or person, whether it has been or is being transacted in accordance with this chapter. The Chief and every examiner may examine, under oath or affirmation, any person whose testimony may relate to any business coming within the scope of this chapter.
(b) The Chief may, either personally or by such person as he or she may appoint for the purpose, if he or she deems it advisable, investigate the business of every person licensed as a precious metals dealer under Section 860.02(b)(2) and of every person, copartnership and corporation by whom or for which any such purchase is made, whether such person, copartnership or corporation acts, or claims to act, as principal, agent or broker, or under or without the authority of this chapter, and for that purpose shall have free access to the vaults, books and papers thereof, and other sources of information with regard to the business of such licensee or person, whether it has been or is being transacted in accordance with this chapter. The Chief and every examiner may examine, under oath or affirmation, any person whose testimony may relate to any business coming within the scope of this chapter.
(Ord. 1986-116. Passed 1-7-87.)