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DE SB73

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

David McBride

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes new definitions including "automated kiosk" for remotely monitored devices that verify seller identity, capture transaction images, and electronically report to law enforcement.

  • Reorganizes licensing authority from State Police to the Professional Licensing Section of the Division of Delaware State Police, with clear qualification requirements including age 18+, valid Delaware business license, no pending criminal charges, and no felony convictions within 5 years.

  • Sets license fees at $50 per license type (pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, scrap metal processor) with annual electronic reporting system subscription fees not to exceed $300.

  • Creates comprehensive disciplinary procedures allowing the Director to suspend, revoke, or refuse licenses with formal hearings before the Superintendent, including grounds based on criminal charges, reporting violations, and chapter violations.

  • Clarifies prohibited acts and establishes authority for the Director to seek court injunctions against unlicensed operators or those violating chapter provisions.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers And Scrap Metal Processors.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/1/2017
Sunset4/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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