It is unlawful for any pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, junk dealer or junk collector to deface, alter, change, destroy, part with, conceal, give away, sell or dispose of any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles received on deposit in pawn or pledge, by purchase or otherwise, before and until fifteen days after making out and delivering to the sheriff the report provided to be made and delivered under the provisions of Section 5.08.020, and any such goods, wares, merchandise or other articles shall be made available for inspection by the sheriff or by any of his deputies designated by the sheriff.
(Prior code § 41.16.060)