CT HB06265

Changes the standard for court-ordered restitution from "may" to "shall" for pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, and precious metals/stones dealers when the seller of property is convicted of an offense and the dealer suffered economic loss.

Requires law enforcement officers to provide a signed receipt when seizing property from these businesses, including case number, property description, seizure reason, officer information, and claimant details.

Allows dealers claiming ownership interest in seized property to request its return by filing with the law enforcement agency under section 54-36a.

Removes the July 1, 2021 sunset date, allowing secondhand dealers and precious metals/stones dealers previously licensed as pawnbrokers to permanently pay cash for property under their current licenses.

All provisions take effect October 1, 2017.